Grand Rapids Launches Sculpture Project for Heritage Hill Park

News Summary

Grand Rapids, Michigan, is excited to announce a new sculpture project at Heritage Hill Park. With a budget of $15,000, artists 18 and older are encouraged to submit applications by March 28. The project seeks to represent the community’s spirit, with selected designs developed through local insights. A public vote will finalize the sculpture, which will be revealed on June 27. This initiative aims to beautify the park and reflect the identity of the Heritage Hill neighborhood.

Grand Rapids Announces Exciting Sculpture Project for Heritage Hill Park

Grand Rapids, Michigan is gearing up for a splash of creativity as it rolls out a new sculpture commission for *Heritage Hill Park*! This thrilling opportunity is a collaboration between the Grand Rapids Department of Parks and Recreation and the Heritage Hill Association. What’s even more exciting? The commission comes with a budget of $15,000 aimed at artists eager to showcase their unique talents.

Calling All Artists!

If you’re an artist with a knack for creating stunning outdoor sculptures, this is your chance! The city is inviting artists who are 18 years old and up to apply for this vibrant project by submitting their applications by 5 p.m. on March 28. Focused on uplifting the community, the selected sculpture will be installed at 501 Paris Ave. SE, right in the heart of Heritage Hill Park.

A Vision of Community

The parks and recreation director is buzzing with excitement about bringing to life a piece that resonates with the Heritage Hill neighborhood and includes insights from locals. This project isn’t just about art; it’s a canvas on which the community’s spirit can be expressed.

How to Apply

Selection Process

three selected artists. Each of these artists will then have the opportunity to create 2-D sketches of their proposed designs. To acknowledge their efforts, each selected artist will receive $500 as compensation for their sketches. The final decision on which sculpture will grace the park will come down to a public vote within the Heritage Hill community.

Design Guidelines

Community Support

Save the Date!

June 27. It’s not just a big day for the artists and the participants of the vote; it’s an occasion for the entire community to celebrate the artistic spirit of Grand Rapids!

Getting Involved

grparks.info/hhparkart. It’s a fantastic opportunity for artists to shine and for the community to come together to embrace creativity in their park.

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HERE Resources

Additional Resources

• Crain’s Grand Rapids
• MLive
• Wood TV
• Wikipedia: Art in Public Places
• Google Search: Heritage Hill Park sculpture

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