The Hendricks County Arts Collective and Visit Hendricks County proudly announce the launch of the Hues of Hendricks County Public Art Initiative. This ambitious project will bring five vibrant public art installations to communities across the county, enhancing cultural pride, fostering community engagement, and revitalizing public spaces.
The Hues of Hendricks County Public Art Initiative represents a collective effort to celebrate the rich culture and diversity of our communities. By transforming public spaces through art, this placemaking initiative aims to create a more appealing destination that inspires community pride and enhances quality of place.
The initiative is made possible, in part, by a matching grant from the READI 180 in Color program, which supports transformative community projects through funding and collaboration.
Call for Artists is now open for the Downtown Plainfield Public Art Project.
Downtown Plainfield Public Art Project
Project Description and Background:
GANGGANG is proud to partner with Hendricks County Arts Collective and the Town of Plainfield, Indiana to lead the efforts of creating a new unique public artwork that aims to enrich quality of life and become a special landmark for the town’s inhabitants. Plainfield is a rapidly-growing suburban town just west of Indianapolis in Hendricks County. Known for its parks, and historic charm, it has convenient access to Interstate 70 and Indianapolis International Airport. The town features a lively downtown and a popular trail system, making it a safe and family-friendly place.
We are seeking a bold and dynamic sculptural public art piece for the exterior of the Center Street Parking Garage in downtown Plainfield. We want to encourage artists to think creatively and push beyond the scope of a traditional mural. How can this new artwork incorporate three-dimensional elements, lighting, or even sound to create a more immersive experience?
GANGGANG will collaborate with the selected artist(s) to develop this vision, providing support throughout the creative process—from initial concept to fabrication and installation—while documenting and narrating the journey along the way. This artwork should celebrate an aspect of the town’s history and/or community identity while also pushing creative boundaries to make it a visually captivating experience both day and night. More than just an installation, this piece will serve as a signature feature of Plainfield, sparking curiosity, inspiring pride, and transforming the parking structure and alley into a destination.
Click here for site images: Town of Plainfield Public Art Project
About GANGGANG:
GANGGANG is a creative advocacy agency based in Indianapolis that’s made significant discoveries in support of more beautiful and equitable places and spaces. We do this work because we believe that art and culture bring identity to a place, improving overall quality of life in our communities by connecting people across cultures. Find out more at: https://ganggangculture.com
Project Budget
This is an all-inclusive budget, not to exceed $50,000. It covers all expenses related to the project, including, but not limited to, travel, lodging, design, fabrication, materials, artwork transportation, installation, site preparation, liability insurance, and rental equipment such as scaffolding and lifts. HCAC will collaborate with the selected artist(s) to manage payments and budget administration.
Deadline For Applications
Monday, March 31, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. (EDT). This is an UPLOAD deadline: your application must be submitted by this date.
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for this project, artists must:
- Be 18 years of age or older
- Be a U.S. citizen, or if not a U.S. citizen, possess documentation of legal ability to work in the United States
- Carry liability insurance for the duration of the project
- Be able to meet State of Indiana worker’s compensation insurance requirements
Artists are eligible regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital or familial status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, and gender expression or identity. Artist teams are eligible to apply, including teams of artists from multiple disciplines. Selection panelists and their immediate family members are not eligible for participation.
Minimum Qualifications
A minimally qualified application will have ALL of the following:
- The artist’s letter articulates interest in pursuing this project as well as describing its relevance to their artistic practice.
- The artist’s letter of interest reveals an understanding of and, if applicable, personal connection to, the public art site and project description.
- The artist’s resume reveals a record of practice in the art field, including public art commissions.
- The applicant submits photographs of 5-10 completed public art projects of similar or larger scale completed in the last five years.
- The artist’s past work reveals aesthetic, conceptual, and technical expertise.
Selection Criteria
The Selection Panel will select the commissioned artist(s) based upon the following criteria:
- A record of effectively executed work of the highest technical caliber
- Demonstrated experience working within program guidelines
- Verified ability to complete work within a specified timeframe
- Record of projects with strong visual impact on pedestrian and vehicular traffic
- Personal aesthetic displays appropriateness of content (should be appropriate for all audiences)
- Style and aesthetic is appropriate to the community and desirable for the site
Selection Process
Once the qualifications materials are received from interested artists, the Selection Panel will review the applications and make recommendations. The artist(s) will develop a specific design proposal based on interaction and discussion with the Selection Panel.
Project Timeline
- March 31, 2025: Submission Deadline
- April 25, 2025: HCAC Notifies Artist(s) of Selection
- May 2025: Creative Workshop with Community
- June 20, 2025: Concept Design & Proposed Budget Due
- July 11, 2025: Final Approval of Design
- July 2025: Site Preparation
- August-October: Fabrication & Installation
Site Details
Center Street Parking Garage is located in downtown Plainfield: 125 N Center St Plainfield, IN 46168.
Application Process
Applicant Information: Name of artist, name(s) of any partner(s), contact address, contact email, contact phone #, social media handles/info
Professional Bio, Resume or CV: No longer than 3 pages
Work Samples: Provide up to 10 images of past work that best represent your experience, style, and ability as it relates to this project. In addition, you may also submit images of any other work (large scale or otherwise) that best represents your work over the past 3 years. Name your submitted digital files according to the following format: FirstLast_01.jpg, FirstLast_02.jpg, etc. and include a list of the work samples with as much information about each of the samples as possible (include name/title of piece, location, medium, process, dimensions, year completed, cost/price/commission amount, and any other pertinent information).