Call for Artist!

The city of Holyoke invites artists from all backgrounds and experiences to submit proposals for the Making it Public: temporary public art project. This initiative aims to celebrate the rich cultural heritage and diversity of Holyoke. The selected artist will have the opportunity to create a vibrant and iconic piece of art that reflects the city's history, culture,

and community. This project will not only enhance the visual landscape of Holyoke but also foster a sense of pride and empowerment among its residents.

Project Budget: The city of Holyoke is committing $12000 to support the selected artist- the artist will be paid in 4 increments of $3000 for the artist, supplies, and art piece. The city and the El Corazon Project will support site selection, installation, and support throughout the project. The city will provide a location/studio for the artist to work on the project if needed.

Project Design: We encourage artists to embrace artistic freedom while capturing essential elements of Holyoke’s rich history, including Puerto Rican, Irish, volleyball, and being the “paper city”. The artwork should become an iconic symbol that supports our tourism efforts in the city. We envision a temporary sculpture that can create a strong visible presence in the area.

For full project details including selection criteria email our Mass in Motion (MIM) Coordinator Stephanie Colon @ mimcoordinator@holyoke.org