Life of The River

This effort is a privately funded public art project that includes sculptural commissions. The project is administered by the Mayor’s Neighborhood Leadership Council (“MNLC”) in partnership with the City of Green Bay.

Proposals are being accepted for commissions and loaned work with installations scheduled for the summer of 2008. Selected projects will be freestanding sculpture suitable for outdoor installation along the Fox River Trail in downtown Green Bay. Sculptures must be durable and able to withstand elements over time. This is the second installation of a three year project.

The theme of Life of the River is a celebration of the historical nature and natural beauty of the Fox River as it flows through the City of Green Bay. The works shall reflect historical, natural or manmade elements, or the vitality of the Fox River and the inhabitants affected by it.

Nitschke Bridge Project

The Nitschke Bridge underpass is the gateway to the CityDeck, a four block public park designed to improve pedestrian interaction with the water front and encourage new investment on the Fox River. The Mayor's Neighborhood Leadership Council is seeking concepts to activate the area under the Nitschke Bridge. Use the forms below or create your own to bring your idea to life.

Submission should include:

Name and contact information
A drawing of the the concept
A written description responding to these questions

• Describe your design of the space under the bridge

• How will the trail be connected through the space under the bridge? Descsribe what it will be like to walk through the space.

• How will the proposed concept interact with the river?

• How might the space be used?
  

• Describe or identify your concept in 3 words or less.

Request for Concepts>> (PDF)
Worksheet>> (PDF)