Arts for Learning is seeking an artist or artist collective to work as an independent contractor/s to create new and original public artworks of which the design and inspiration must come from the community and through youth-led activities at Southwestern Elementary in Shelbyville.

*For this project preference will be given to artists with residence in Shelby County Indiana. *Applications will be accepted from any Indiana artist, but mileage costs are not guaranteed to be fully covered.

Project Overview:  Student-inspired public art in partnership with Southwestern Elementary in Shelbyville.

Project Goal: Create a public art piece inspired by stories and poems by students in K-6 for placement in the school garden.

Please read the full RFP document on our website before applying https://artsforlearningindiana.org/ways-to-give/become-a-teaching-artist/public-art-opportunities/

To Apply for consideration:

Email a cover letter and resume detailing exhibition or installation experience as well as any art education experience to shaines@artsforlearningindiana.org,  Please include photos or websites of portfolio examples if possible.

Applications accepted through: Dec 16, 2016