Preview Public Art for Spatial Justice Application Questions

In addition to the application question below, the Public Art for Spatial Justice application will require further applicant, project plan and budget details. To view the full application, please return to the Public Art for Spatial Justice grant page and follow the links to log in to NEFA’s online grants portal. 

1. Describe the public artmaking project you are proposing. Please outline the project workplan and timeline. 
   Note: The grant period is up to 24 months from the start of the grant period (March 1, 2026-February 29, 2028); project timelines may be shorter but must take place within the grant period. (3,500 character limit)
2. Tell us about the lead artist’s artistic practice. Why are you as the lead applicant and/or lead artist(s) interested in leading this particular public art project? Why now? (2,000 character limit)
3. Tell us about the location(s) of your project. Why here? (2,000 character limit)  
   Upload a photo(s) of the location(s) where this project will take place. (required)
4. Tell us about your relationship to the people and place where you are implementing this project. How are you centering the people and place where your project is happening? How are you demonstrating accountability in the planning and implementation of this project? (2,000 character limit)
5. Optional - Additional Context: We acknowledge that the people reviewing your application are likely to have gaps in understanding or knowledge about the context for your team. Please share any other information you think would be important to fairly assess your application. In addition to your written response to this question, you may also choose to submit a short video (up to three minutes in total) responding to this question in the Supporting Materials section below. (3,500 character limit) 

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