Public Art
Supports Massachusetts artists and organizations to create public art that advances spatial justice and equity in public spaces, with a focus on diverse voices and community engagement.
Funder: New England Foundation for the Arts
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (Public Art for Spatial Justice application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $15,000–$30,000 per project; up to 24 months for project completion
Summary: Supports Massachusetts-based artists and organizations to create public art projects that advance spatial justice in public spaces.
Key Information: Lead applicant must be Massachusetts-based; all artistic disciplines welcome.
Description
The New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA) offers support for public art through its Public Art for Spatial Justice program, which funds projects that creatively express and embody a more just vision for public spaces in Massachusetts. The program emphasizes the importance of diverse cultural and artistic expressions, especially from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), and encourages projects that engage the public realm and advance equity and inclusion. Grants are awarded to Massachusetts-based artists and organizations collaborating with artists, supporting both the creation and implementation of public art projects that cultivate expressions or embodiments of spatial justice. The program also seeks to foster dynamic public art practices, nurture artists as civic leaders, and strengthen a community of practice through partnerships and knowledge sharing.
