The Council on Culture & Arts (COCA) is accepting proposals for unique public artworks to be located along the History and Culture Trail. In partnership with the Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency, COCA presents this opportunity to share and celebrate the rich history and culture of the neighborhoods, businesses, and people living in the areas surrounding the Capital Cascades Trail and FAMU Way Extension projects. The proposed artworks should:
Highlight the history of the Tallahassee African-American community who has historically called the Project area home, as well as the significant history of FAMU and the local civil rights movement.
Improve civic engagement, enhance civil discourse, and encourage thoughtful and meaningful dialogue among people regarding the story of the surrounding communities
Enhance the tolerance, diversity, and understanding of our communal history
Add cultural value by communicating Tallahassee’s unique identity, social value by engaging opportunities for interaction and self-reflection
COCA and Blueprint staff will work with selected artists on agreements, detailed and finalized budgets and fabrications/installation timeline from April-June 2022 with anticipated artwork installation slated for fall of 2022. (*Dates are subject to change)