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Nixon Road Roundabout Public Art in Ann Arbor, MI
Budget: $75,000
Eligibility: Open to artists or artist teams residing in the United States of America
DEADLINE: October 23rd at 11.59 pm PDT

Presented by the City of Ann Arbor and and Wade Trim

Facilitated by A2AC Art in Public

The City of Ann Arbor invites artists, designers, or artist teams to submit qualifications to create a permanent, site-specific public artwork along the Nixon Road corridor in Ann Arbor, Michigan. This opportunity is part of the City’s streetscape improvements to Nixon Road, spanning approximately one mile between Huron Parkway and Dhu Varren/Green Road. Three roundabouts and adjacent sidewalk areas near bus stops offer potential locations for artwork. Artists may propose a cohesive series distributed along the corridor or focus on a single location. The City welcomes a range of approaches responding to the community and diverse daily activities along the corridor.

The City and selection committee anticipate that proposals will primarily consist of three-dimensional artwork, while welcoming a broad range of artistic approaches. Artists interested in incorporating two-dimensional imagery are encouraged to consider sculptural or dimensional substrates so that the work functions effectively within the three-dimensional public environment.

Up to five (5) semifinalists will be invited to develop their concepts further and submit a site-specific proposal. Proposals will be expected to include renderings or drawings, a preliminary budget, project timeline, and any additional materials the artist believes are necessary to communicate the proposed artwork.

Each semifinalist will receive a $750 proposal stipend. The stipend is separate from the $75,000 project commission budget.

If you have any questions, please direct them to A2AC Art in Public Director, Hannah Kirkpatrick at hkirkpatrick@annarborartcenter.org.

The A2AC Shop provides a platform for artists and designers to sell their work in the store in Downtown Ann Arbor and through our online shop. The diversity of our selection includes home goods, artisan jewelry, hand-crafted toys, stationery, books, prints, and original 2D work, representing the practices of Michigan and Midwest-based artists.

The A2AC Shop team reviews all submissions on a rolling basis. Applicants are contacted within three weeks of submission. Please do not contact the A2AC Shop to check the status of your application. All applicants will be notified. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

Our goal with A2AC Murals is to help transform downtown Ann Arbor's emerging Creative District, provide a sense of community centered around public art, and provide a platform for regional and national artists to showcase their work.

All submissions are reviewed by the A2AC Art in Public Committee. If selected, we will inform you that your work will be included in the A2AC Murals Artist Deck for one year.

Please note that if you are accepted by the Art in Public Committee, it does not guarantee that you will be hired as a final muralist.