⏩ CITY SEEKS ARTISTS FOR PROJECT ON MLK CORRIDOR

Norwalk is putting out a call for artists for a new public project in South Norwalk.

Mayor Harry Rilling announced Wednesday a new cityfunded public art project along the MLK Corridor. The new project, titled Dream Street, was established through partnerships with the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Corridors Initiative and Norwalk Arts Commission, who found a need and desire for more public art along the MLK Corridor.

The Dream Street project will be curated by ArtUP.CT and aims to create site-specific art installations, events and improvements in a public space along the corridor in South Norwalk. Its goal is to celebrate the legacy of King, build community, create opportunity and identity, and foster inclusion.

“The MLK Corridors Initiative is a great partnership between faith-based groups, private investors, and leaders in the private and public sector. The Dream Street project will be a powerful aspect of this initiative,” said Rilling. “... I encourage our local artists to bring their ideas, inspiration, and passion to this project.”

Through an open call process, a total of 10 artists will be selected for a formal proposal request with a stipend. From these proposals, a final project will be picked for production this summer. Artist selection criteria will be based on work experience and relevance to the project. Finalists will be provided with an outdoor space in a prominent public area within the MLK Corridor.

Artists interested in being considered for one of the multiple art installation projects should submit a cover letter, resume and a few samples of their work to NorwalkArts@norwalkct.org by April 23.