Our Mission
We bring artists and residents together to enrich our lives through the joy of art.
Request for Artist Applications
The Arts Alliance Forest Park, in collaboration with the Village of Forest Park and the Forest Park Chamber of Commerce & Development, invites experienced artists to submit proposals for original works on a 23.5-inch metal round tabletop. These tables will be in Constitution Court - the heart of downtown Forest Park - with two chairs at each table for visitors to enjoy nearby drinks and delicacies in an outdoor setting. Additional tables will be placed in sponsoring businesses throughout the community.
Tabletops will be primed before they are given to artists, and artists will be required to use the provided paint. The Arts Alliance and its partners will control the selection process for artists. Submissions that include political messaging or inappropriate content will not be considered. Each artist will receive an honorarium of $250 when the tabletop is returned to AAFP. The deadline for submission is June 24th.
Please complete the online application at https://forms.gle/c7ssxNjZsbKhoTg16.
In Memory
Donna McKuen was a great supporter of Arts Alliance Forest Park’s programs, especially StoopSessions porch concerts. Even after passing, Donna left a legacy to our community by making provisions for the Arts Alliance in requesting memorial donations. It is with great honor that the Arts Alliance Forest Park announces that the donations made in her honor will sponsor the public art installation, Sit and Savor, in partially funding artists in designing and painting bistro tables to be arranged and displayed along Madison Street for public enjoyment this summer.
PROJECT TIMELINE
June 10 – Application opens.
June 24 – Application closes.
June 27 – Selected artists are notified.
June 30 – Table tops and paint delivered to selected artists.
July 18th – Completed tabletops are returned to the Arts Alliance.
July 26th – Installation opens with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Would you, your business, or your organization like to sponsor or own an artist’s created bistro table?
ABOUT US
Our Board and Volunteers
Our all-volunteer board brings diverse experiences to promote the arts so that the Forest Park Arts Alliance makes a positive, cultural impact for artists, residents, and visitors of Forest Park.
Our History
This is the brainchild of long time Forest Park resident, Sally Cody, who's vision to celebrate the arts in Forest Park started with painting a rusty bridge with original artwork. Now, the Arts Alliance, a 501c3 non-profit organization, broadens its scope to bring to the joy of art to Forest Park residents and beyond .