Share your feedback about Tempe’s vibrant public art landscape

This winter, the City of Tempe is embarking on a strategic plan for public art installations throughout Tempe, and you’re invited to share your ideas, preferences and priorities through an online survey and several upcoming public engagement events. 

The public art planning process will culminate in the development of a comprehensive plan that outlines the city's vision for public art, identifies potential locations for installations, and establishes guidelines for selecting and commissioning artwork, all aimed at enhancing the city's vibrant cultural landscape.  

Get Involved!

The initiative will involve a comprehensive community engagement effort: 

An online survey is open now through Jan. 31 to collect feedback. In addition, the Tempe Public Art team will be popping up at various events and city locations to gather feedback throughout the survey period. One of these pop-ups will include the Tempe Jam event on Saturday, Nov. 16, 6-9 p.m. at Tempe Sports Complex.  

Join a a virtual kickoff meeting via Zoom on Wednesday, Nov. 20 at noon to learn more about the project and its goals.  

On Thursday, Dec. 5, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., head over to the historic Eisendrath House to discuss the project with members of the team and share your vision for public art in the city. This public workshop will include a guided tour of the 1930s home, a presentation by artist and former Eisendrath occupant Jeff Zischke, and active conversation and engagement about public art. Light refreshments will be served at this free event. Register now. 

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About the plan

As the City of Tempe has grown, the Public Art Collection continues to expand to meet community needs. Examples of current public art projects include art in streetscapes, parks, neighborhoods, and community centers throughout Tempe.  A Public Art Master Plan is crucial to prioritize the creation of artworks within the built environment by providing a set of principles and strategies that can be applied to future programming. 

The Public Art Plan will provide guidance on how to strengthen Tempe’s public art network by expanding the experience of public art for residents and visitors. The plan will create a roadmap for how we begin to activate our many communities to implement and enjoy public art while also celebrating Tempe’s unique spirit and creativity.

It will also aim to increase economic opportunities for artists and arts organizations. The plan will answer questions such as: What type of public arts programming would you like to see? Is it easy for artists and creators to thrive here? What barriers do people face in accessing public art experiences and how can we reduce them? How does public art funding get distributed throughout Tempe? Thinking through questions like these will help make Tempe’s public art offerings more exciting, representative, and accessible to everyone! 

Plan timeline

This process is expected to be completed in Fall of 2025.

Who is involved?

The Public Art Plan is being led by a project team including the City of Tempe and Designing Local (a consulting firm specializing in public art planning). 

For more information:

Please contact Rebecca Blume Rothman, Manager of Public Art