Public Art 101: From Concept to Installation
How do you get your art into public spaces?
Ever wondered how artists collaborate with organizations, institutions, or city governments to create larger-than-life public artworks?Join us for Public Art 101: From Concept to Installation, a FREE community event designed to demystify the public art process in Northwest Arkansas — from idea to proposal, selection, and installation.
What to Expect: Hear directly from city arts & culture leaders and experienced public artists representing multiple NWA cities and organizations.
Learn the why, what, how, and where of public art — and leave equipped with the knowledge and confidence to submit your own proposals in the years ahead.
Date/Time: Tuesday, December 9 • 5:15 – 7:00 PM
Location: 704 SE 5th St. Bentonville, AR 72712 ( U of A Collaborative Learning Lab, Bentonville - a.k.a COLC)
Hosts: Startup Junkie & ARt deCentrale — with outreach support from CACHE NWA
Format:
Optional walking tour or networking (Walking tour begins at 5:15 PM sharp if weather permits, otherwise we will network inside the COLC)
“Public Art 101” intro by Lucas Cowan followed by curated discussion featuring an incredible panel of art and culture leaders in Northwest Arkansas: Tom Hoehn - Vice Chair, Bentonville Public Art Advisory Board. Lisa Marie Evans - Filmmaker/Animator, ACF Director. Joanna Bell - Arts & Culture Director. Roxy Erickson - Artist/Muralist, MFA. Moderated by Dayton Castleman, Artist Lead & Director of Creative Placemaking, Verdant Studio.
Q&A and networking wrap-up
Purpose: To empower local and regional artists to better understand how public art projects are selected, funded, and installed — helping more creative voices shape our shared spaces.