As noted on the Main Street Arkansas website, the Division of Arkansas Heritage’s
(DAH) Public Art Grant Program assists Main Street communities and Downtown
Network communities in enhancing the appearance of their environment by facilitating
the collaborations necessary to build and strengthen an awareness and enjoyment of
public art. The Public Art Grant Program assists communities that participate in the
Main Street Arkansas program in the planning and implementation (including
purchasing and commissioning works of art) of public art for places viewable by the
public within the Main Street district and on gateways to Main Street districts.

Beckie Moore, Hope Downtown Network Executive Director further explained, “When
the grant is awarded, Hope Downtown Network will collaborate with the selected
muralist to ensure the grant project goals are met. The Request for Proposal (RFP) for
artists is the first step in this multifaceted grant project.”

The RFP details are linked to the (attached) QR code. Hope Downtown Network
encourages local and statewide muralists to submit proposals. If there are additional
questions, please email Beckie Moore at hdnassociate@gmail.com.