Project Description: The City of Cedar Falls Public Art Committee (CFPAC), under the direction and approval of the Cedar Falls Art and Culture Board (ACB), seeks to commission a permanent public artwork from an artist or team of artists to be installed in the newly renovated Pettersen Plaza on College Hill in Cedar Falls. Location here.

More information on the CFPAC can be found at https://www.cedarfalls.com/1170/Public-Art.

Link to Printable PDF with Images here:

Cedar Falls Pettersen Plaza Request for Proposals

About the Project: This artwork is partially funded by public donations given in honor of the long-running College Hill Arts Festival. The College Hill Arts Festival was founded by Hugh Pettersen, after which which the plaza is named, in 1979. It began with 35 artists on the sidewalks of the College Hill business district and eventually grew to 75 artists participating in the event and was recognized as a top ranked national arts festival. From its inception through 2021 the Festival was an integral part of the fabric of the College Hill business district. 

This artwork is intended to celebrate the College Hill Artist Festival and  reflect a sense of community, stewardship and local pride. 

BUDGET: $20,000

ELIGIBILITY: Artists 18 years and older residing in the United States.  Artists can apply in teams.

CONTACT: Any questions can be directed to Committee at CF.PublicArt@gmail.com