The Placemaking Creative Pool

The Charlotte Urban Design Center manages or supports many community and city-led placemaking projects each year. When creative services are needed, the project manager (whether that is a community organization, Placemaking Grantee, city staff person, etc.) can directly select an artist or can share the opportunity with the artist pool to gather interested artists.

The Charlotte Urban Design Center manages the Creative Pool list and opportunities but not necessarily the placemaking projects. The projects can come from other city departments or community organizations. The creative is responsible for answering solicitations and managing their agreements. Please note that inclusion in the Creative Pool does not guarantee commission but an opportunity for projects when they become available.

The Creative Pool consists of a wide range of creatives who manage, create, and implement original compositions. This includes creatives who work in mixed media, performance, written and spoken word, video/photography, fabrication, and more. The pool also includes teams, organizations, and businesses that manage the process of implementing public space, art, and performance.

The application window for 2026 is now closed. We'll reopen in early 2027 for the next cycle — we'd love to see your work then.

What you'll need to apply:

• Portfolio - A selection of your recent creative work (website or pdf)
• Resume - Your background and experience
• Creative statement - Who you are as an artist and how you work

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