Applying for Public Art Opportunities with Estrella Esquilín

Public Art Training Camp is a comprehensive six-week program that delves into the facets of public art process and production, from the vibrant world of public art opportunities to the intricacy of documenting and creating work samples,.

Public Art Training Camp 2023 topics were developed from two roundtable discussions involving past Public Art Training Camp participants. This year features new session formats that incorporate roundtable suggestions to engage audience members and encourage participation.

Session Description

Applications for public art commissions are always a welcome topic for artists. Beyond the usual questions about application preparation, many applicants for public art projects want to know specifics about how to make their materials standout to win jobs.

Join visual artist and independent cultural strategist Estrella Esquilín, as she expertly navigates the process of applying for public art opportunities, while also offering strategies to: improve your application for more substantial projects; refine your project self-selection process; and acquire invaluable tips for strengthening your cover letters and artist statements.

Esquilín’s presentation will be followed by an interactive workshop engaging session participants.

Questions that will serve as the framework for the guest speaker’s presentation:

How can rookie artists showcase their ability in an application to take on “bigger” public art projects (essentially, leveling up)?
How can artists improve their own self-selection processes before applying to a project?
What are 3 – 5 main tips cultural workers and artists can use to improve their cover letters and statements?
How can artists select their best work samples?
How can artists demonstrate the importance of professional experience outside of the art world as useful for public art commissions?