The City of Westfield (“City”) is proud to partner with GANGGANG, a cultural development firm centering beauty, equity, and culture in cities, to lead the creation of a distinctive new public artwork in Westfield, Indiana.
BUDGET: $250,000
ELIGIBILITY: Artists age 18 or over legally able to work in the United States
DEADLINE: September 22, 2025
Artwork Goals:
- The final artwork should be a large scale, light-based art installation with immersive and/or interactive qualities; the piece must be visually captivating in day and night hours.
- The artwork must capture Westfield’s Quaker roots and the city’s ties to the Underground Railroad. Note: Artist(s) will have an opportunity to review existing research (City and GANGGANG) and to conduct research and engage with the community as part of this process.
- The artwork must reflect Westfield’s thriving community today, in addition to paying tribute to the city’s welcoming history.
Project Timeline
- September 21, 2025, 11:59 p.m.: Statement of Qualifications due
- September 26, 2025: Semi-finalists selected
- October 27, 2025: Proposals due
- November 5, 2025: Authorization to sign the contract/ select artist (Parks Board Meeting)
- November 2025 – April 2026: Design + Community Engagement Activity
- May 2026 – 2027 Fabrication
- Installation (May 2027)
Application Requirements: Artists may apply as a team and submit a shared portfolio of work examples.
- Cover letter detailing interest and ability to complete the project.
- Resume outlining professional qualifications to demonstrate experience with a public art or installation project of similar scope.
- Artist statement (300 words maximum)
- Bio (max 400 words)
- Work examples: six JPEG images of work with title, size, medium, date, and price/commission value, if applicable, along with a brief narrative about the meaning of the artwork
- Names and contact information for three professional references
QUESTIONS? Contact Elias Garza, elias@ganggangculture.com