Call to Artists
The Urbandale Public Art Committee invites you to submit an application to participate in the 2023-2024 Urbandale Art Park Exhibition. The Urbandale Art Park is a permanent outdoor sculpture park with annually changing exhibits. The deadline for submitting applications is Wednesday, October 12, 2022. Click here to download the form and apply.
Overview
The Public Art Committee consists of 10 members who must be residents of Urbandale. Members are appointed by the Mayor, approved by the City Council and serve three-year terms.
Areas of Focus
The Urbandale Public Art Committee was created in 2008 to enhance the appearance of the City of Urbandale through the integration of art in the public environment. The Committee defines "public art" as an artwork that is created for the public to experience. Public art in Urbandale will represent Urbandale through the following themes:
- Community
- Culture
- Education
- Family
- History
- Vision
Be part of the excitement of enhancing public art (in many forms) in our community! The City of Urbandale is seeking Urbandale residents who are interested in serving on the Public Art Committee. Click here to apply.
Meetings
- 5:30pm
- 3rd Tuesday of the month
- City Hall
3600 86th Street
Urbandale, IA 50322
- Rob Hilbert
Term expires: December 31, 2022
- Carol Holmquist
Term expires: December 31, 2022
- Alexson Calahan:
Term expires: December 31, 2022
- Joe Meisner:
Term expires: December 31, 2022
- Doug Adamson
Term expires: December 31, 2023
- Kris Schechinger Camper
Term expires: December 31, 2023
- Blake Rozendaal
Term expires: December 31, 2024
- Terri Steinke
Term expires: December 31, 2024
- Terri Bane
Term expires: December 31, 2024
- Deb Lawrence
Term expires: December 31, 2024
View our photographic directory (PDF) of the public art on display in Urbandale.
Urbandale Public Library Art Gallery
The Urbandale Public Library Art Gallery is a collaborative partnership between the Urbandale Public Library, the Urbandale Public Art Committee and UCAN. The mission of this partnership is to encourage and facilitate public art of high aesthetic quality that celebrates the uniqueness of Urbandale, enhances the quality of life, makes art more accessible to the general public and provides diverse resources for life-long learning and enjoyment.
Art Park and Otocast
Bringing the unique stories of the art to life for Urbandale residents and visitors is at the heart of the new app being implemented at the Urbandale Art Park and Strata located at the Urbandale Library. The Urbandale Public Art Committee is working with the Otocast App to provide a guided tour of the sculptures in the Art Park. The tour includes a map of the where the pieces are located, photos of the pieces and the artists, and brief narratives from each artist about their specific piece. To "take the tour," simply download the Otocast App on your smartphone or tablet. The app is free and can be downloaded from Google Play or the Apple App Store. If onsite at the Art Park, each piece has a plaque that provides a brief concept statement from the artist and includes a QR code that, when scanned using a smart phone, will provide access to the Otocast app. This new feature will provide the public with a more meaningful and uniquely inspiring experience when viewing the sculptures.
View the Current Art Park Sculptures
The Art Park is located at the City Hall Complex, 3600 86th Street. Current Art Park sculptures can be found here.
Learn more about "Strata" - Urbandale’s Centennial Public Art Sculpture.
Interested in serving on the Public Art Committee? Please click on "Volunteer to Serve on a Board & Commission" under Quick Links.
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