open projects

calls to artists

Open calls to artists for public art installations in Jackson Tennessee’s Arts District are shared here!

Design Dash

January 10-11 | SIGN UP by Jan 3

Are you a West Tennessee artist ready to be involved in Jackson’s public art scene? This is your chance to leave your mark on downtown Jackson! Our Jackson Home, in partnership with the City of Jackson, is inviting artist teams of 2 to sign up for the Design Dash - a new public art design challenge that will result in one team getting $11,000 to install downtown’s newest mural.

Team sign ups open Nov. 18.

Why Participate?

  • Collaborate: Work alongside local artists and designers, and receive guidance from professional muralists Whitney Herrington and Kim Radford during the event.

  • Showcase Your Talent: Get your work seen by the community and art professionals, and leave your mark on Downtown Jackson.

  • Work with Your Neighbors: Offer the community a window into your creative process of designing a mural.

 

Functional Art: Anderson Park Sidewalk & Awning Space

Location: Anderson Park | 91 New Market St. Jackson, Tennessee

Total Budget: $18,850

Honorarium: $150 for 3 finalists

Proposal Due Date: December 31st, 2024

Our Jackson Home, in partnership with the City of Jackson, is seeking proposals from artists or artist teams to create a functional art installation in an underutilized, high foot traffic sidewalk space of Anderson Park. The art should be installed on the sidewalks or on three existing twelve foot tall awnings, and must exclude seating. Use of the awnings in the installation is allowable, but relocation of the awnings is not allowable. This project aims to bring to life an underutilized space in the park and bring function and interaction to the area.

Functional aspects of this art installation could include, but are not limited to:

  • Shade

  • Table Tops

  • Play Features

  • Lighting

  • Wayfinding Sculpture

  • Sound Sculpture

  • Kinetic Sculpture

  • Environmental Art

The installation is permanent and will be expected to last for many years to come. The artist will be expected to submit a maintenance plan with their proposal and should consider the materials, durability, and construction of the piece that can withstand outdoor elements with minimal maintenance requirements. The piece should be accessible and safe for all those who interact with it.

 

ArtWorks: Public Art Workshops

 

Our Jackson Home facilitates ArtWorks public art workshops throughout the year for local artists, design professionals, and creatives who are interested in transforming our shared spaces through art. No past public art experience is needed to attend! Subscribe to our newsletter to stay in the loop about future ArtWorks events:

 
 

past projects

 

Artist in Residence

The purpose of Our Jackson Home’s Artist in Residence program was to provide these artists and storytellers with opportunities to practice their craft and improve our community, connecting them to funding, resources, and a platform to create their work right here in Jackson, Tennessee. We continue these same efforts now in partnership with the City of Jackson.

featured films

Our Jackson Home desires to tell the stories of our community, and one way that has been done is through films. We have created several featured films over the years by local videographers. These films range from documentary to a film version of Porchfest.