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Helping artists navigate public art—and helping professionals run better programs.

Public art is powerful. It brings beauty to public spaces, tells community stories, and creates real, sustainable work for artists. But for many artists, the public art world feels intimidating or inaccessible. And for administrators and program leaders, launching or managing projects can feel like reinventing the wheel every time.

I’ve built this site to bridge that gap—with real-world tools, guidance, and insight from someone who’s been on the inside of public art calls for years.

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Minding Your Ps and Qs: Understanding the Difference Between RFPs and RFQs in Public Art

Learn the difference between RFPs and RFQs in Public Art

The Problem With Public Art RFPs (And What We Can Do About It)

Learn how RFPs impact the arts ecosystem, and what steps both artists and administrators can take to create fairer, more sustainable opportunities.

Coloring In the Gaps: The True Value of Public Art for Communities

Public art is more than decoration—it fosters pride, connection, and growth in communities. Learn why it’s a powerful tool for lasting impact.

WHAT YOU'LL FIND HERE

For Artists

Clear, honest advice about navigating public art calls

Tips for proposals, budgeting, licensing, and project planning

Resources and templates to help you get started—or go bigger

For Public Art Professionals

Insights into the artist experience

Tools to improve your RFQs and community engagement

Support in building meaningful, sustainable public art programs

ABOUT ME

I’m Jessica Stanley, and I help artists and public art professionals navigate the world of public art with clarity and confidence.

Since 2018, I’ve applied to over 50 public art calls each year and reviewed hundreds more—learning what makes opportunities fair, accessible, and successful. Through this site, I share the lessons, tools, and strategies that I’ve picked up along the way—so others don’t have to figure it out the hard way.