The Greenwood Parks & Recreation Department, in cooperation with The Greater Greenwood Arts Council in Greenwood, Indiana, invites you to participate in our 2025-2027 juried, on-loan, public art exhibit. This open call is for outdoor three-dimensional art.
Polk Hill Trail was built in 2004 as part of a greater Trails and Greenways Master Plan. It is adjacent to Smith Valley Road, which is a gateway to the city of Greenwood. Surrounded by a golf course, residential homes, apartments, and condominiums, it leads to a pedestrian bridge and Craig Park. Many viewers of the artwork will be vehicular traffic; however, the trail is a multi-use trail.
COMPENSATION: $3,000 for a two-year loan
ELIGIBILITY: Artists age 18+ who own the rights to the sculpture they are suggesting
APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 30, 2025 11:00 p.m. EST
Project Scope and Requirements:
- Artwork will be delivered ready to install
- Artwork must be constructed of durable materials that will withstand year-round Indiana weather for two full years
- Fragile or dangerous works will not be accepted
- Works must be appropriate for all ages
Artist Responsibilities:
- Transportation to and from the site
- Installation & removal of art work
- Insurance
- Any third-party fees for on-site installation and removal
- Equipment needed for installation and removal
- Maintenance and repair, if necessary
Application Requirements:
Please provide the following materials digitally:
- A bio/resume (2-page maximum)
- An Artist Statement for each submission
- Completed and available works for consideration
- 2 photo images of each piece
- Title
- Materials used in construction of piece
- Dimensions (HxLxWxD) including base dimensions
- Weight
- Installation method
- Retail price
- 2-year maintenance plan
Selection Criteria
A panel of professionals will select the artwork. This will include a landscape architect and other professionals, such as artists, professors, administrators, or teachers. The judges will base their selection on the following:
- Quality and professionalism of the work
- Highly durable and safe artwork preserved to withstand the natural elements
- Appropriateness and relevance
- Compatibility with the site, design, and function
- Adherence to submission requirements
Project Timeline:
- Application deadline – May 30, 2025
- Artist notification – June 20, 2025
- Artist agreement deadline – July 3, 2025
- Artwork delivery and installation – August 11-15, 2025 (weather permitting)
- Exhibition opens – August 18, 2025
- Removal of sculpture – August 2027
How to Apply
Send materials in PDF form to: artonthetrail@greenwood.in.gov no later than May 30, 2025
QUESTIONS? Contact Jen Winget wingetj@greenwood.in.gov