THE OUTSIDE SHOW
“Public art activates the imagination and encourages people to pay attention and perceive more deeply the environment they occupy.”
ART MADE FOR OUTSIDE
Artists (of all kind) are at the root of the creative community, leading the way in alternative perspectives that incite social change, enhance quality of life, and deepen community connections. Art in public spaces break down the barriers of access, whether they be physical, economical, academic, or systematic. The Outside Show invites creators of all kinds— performers, visual artists, designers, crafters, gardeners, change-makers— to propose an idea for one of the sites that will enhance our city’s attachment to where we live.
APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED
Idea: Make use of the parking lot space for a pop-up garden, performance space, outdoor studio, or chalk art.
Idea: Check out the “field of poms” idea in the Resources section to make this a urban meadow.
Required: Utilize the display case to house small 2D and 3D works that are not safe for outdoors.
Idea: Use recycled material to create a unique sculpture.
Idea: Install 2D works of art against the glass on the inside of the building.
Idea: Use scrap fabric or old t-shirts to weave a tapestry onto the metal frame.
Idea: Hold a series of small outdoor performances, think “shakespeare in the park”.
Required: Utilize the space over the street of Lewis Alley with a clearance of 20ft.
Idea: Mound up dirt or sod to create a sloping earthwork
Idea: Hang old pots and pans to create a playable instrument.
Required: Use the window boxes to install sculptural or 3D works that secure into planter’s dirt.
Required: Create a flag that hangs below the existing flag in front of the Federal Building.
Idea: Paint on thick canvas or vinyl banner to create a mini billboard of your art.
Required: Design lighting that hangs or wraps around the Kiosk. Electrical plugs are available.
Idea: Paint a mural that develops over the whole month of May. Invited visitors to watch the process evolve.
Required: Must have owner approval before applying for your own space. Please give owner’s phone number on the application form.
RESOURCES
Why Public Art Matters - Epic Small - Revitalize.or.die - Proud Places - Luna Fete - Luba Zygarewicz 
