public art for spatial justice

At NEFA, we believe in the arts as a powerful tool for positive change and that public art has the power to shift public culture and change the future. 

The freedoms to create, access, express, and share arts and cultures are human rights that are essential to more equitable and vibrant public spaces, but these freedoms aren't equitably afforded to all. Public Art for Spatial Justice aims to support public artmaking that helps us see, feel, experience and imagine more just futures for our public spaces and public culture.

How It Works

Massachusetts-based artist(s) and Massachusetts-based organizations working with artist(s), are welcome to apply for a project grant. Projects must take place in Massachusetts and creatively cultivate expressions or embodiments of spatial justice through public artmaking. All artistic disciplines are welcome to apply.