Medical District Public Art Planning Grant
ARTIST RELIEF FUND
The Memphis Medical District Collaborative (MMDC) is a community development organization working with partners to strengthen the communities in the Memphis Medical District so that they are more livable, vibrant, and safe. In support of this mission, MMDC facilitates public art programming that connects artists with community stakeholders to create interventions that are engaging and reflective of the neighborhoods in the District.
MMDC is launching a new grant program to support Memphis-area creatives (visual artists, designers, etc.) during the COVID-19 pandemic, and to receive concepts to be considered for future public art projects located in the Memphis Medical District. To be considered for this program, applicants should submit their qualifications via a statement of interest, resume, and samples of their work.
MMDC will partner with Wonder/Cowork/Create to facilitate the program. Wonder CC is a flexible co-working space that supports entrepreneurs and collaborations across sectors, and partners with local organizations to help grow and connect Memphis creatives.
Selected finalists will receive a $2,000 grant to develop a project concept envisioned for the Medical District. MMDC seeks broad/”blue sky” concepts in any media, theme, or duration (i.e.: temporary, event, long-term, socially/community-engaged, mural, sculpture, interactive, digital, etc.). Concepts should consider or connect to a site/location(s) in the District; a partner organization/business in the District; and/or MMDC programmatic goals (activating public space; enhancing safety; engaging District employees, students, and residents; supporting business and economic development, transportation, and real estate). Proposed projects should be achievable within a budget of less than $50,000.
Click here to learn more about MMDC’s programs. Click here see the boundaries of the Medical District and see neighborhood profiles (Edge District, Victorian Village, Madison Heights, Pinch District, Uptown, and Peabody-Vance). Click here to browse a selection of recent public art projects funded or supported by MMDC.
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and reside in the Memphis metropolitan/statistical area.
Additional considerations:
MMDC encourages applications from artists/creatives that currently work or live in the Medical District, or have previously worked on a project in the District.
MMDC is committed to equity and inclusion and encourages applications from people of color, women, LGBTQ, and differently-abled individuals.
Teams of artists/designers/creatives may apply.
Previous public art experience is not required.
MORE INFORMATION + REQUIREMENTS
Download the full RFQ with description, timeline, eligibility, application requirements, finalist guidelines, etc. here.
APPLICATION
Deadline to apply is May 8, 2020, 11:59 pm.
QUESTIONS?
Contact us at info@mdcollaborative.org
