The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE), in collaboration with the Department of Transportation (CDOT), seeks professional artists with significant public art experience to develop conceptual proposals for two place-defining Gateways and light pole identifiers for the Austin neighborhood’s “Soul City Corridor,” to be installed between Chicago Avenue at Austin Boulevard and Chicago Avenue at Cicero Avenue.
This opportunity is open nationally to all professional artists and artist teams with demonstrated experience completing large-scale public art projects; local artists and teams are highly encouraged to apply.
The deadline to submit is Sunday, November 13, 2022 at 11:59pm, CST. There is an artist info session on Thursday, October 27, 2022 12:00pm Central Time (US and Canada). After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
To learn more and apply, click here.
