King & King Art Installation

The Harrison Center is seeking entries for a public art project at Oaks Academy Middle School, located on the historic School 26 campus, made possible by the Indiana Landmarks Black Preservation Program. This campus has expanded to incorporate the site of the former King and King Funeral Home. The Oaks Academy seeks to honor that legacy. To be considered, entries must be artwork that incorporates the history and cultural significance of the King and King Funeral Home, its context, and impact. See details regarding entries, deadlines, etc. below: - Artists who have currently or previously lived in Indianapolis are encouraged to apply. - We are accepting all mediums for both interior and exterior applications. - Harrison Center reserves the right to decline artwork based on its suitability for all audiences. The Oaks Academy will have final approval of the content of the work. - Submit JPEG images and any supporting documents necessary to communicate your vision (labeled: lastname_title) by Friday, January 30th, 2026 emailed to polklore@ or through an Eventeny application. Submitted images may be a finished product or concept. Images of previous work and references are required. - Submitted images may be a finished product or concept. Images of previous work and references are required. If you would like to visit the potential locations of the art installation please notify the Harrison Center and they will coordinate a visit at one of the following times: Monday, January 5th from 1:00-2:00pm, Wednesday, January 14th from 11:00-12:00pm, and Tuesday, January 20th from 9:00-10:00am. - Artists who are selected to participate in the show will be notified by Tuesday, February 17, 2026. - Selected public art will become the property of the Oaks Academy. - Community engagement is a necessary part of the project. The Harrison Center will facilitate opportunities for the artist to hear from community members and residents of Martindale-Brightwood. This will be discussed once the artist is selected. - Artist award is $10,000, payable 50% upon sign of contract and 50% upon satisfactory installation of art. - Artwork must be presented professionally. It must ensure compliance with applicable building codes, permits, and safety regulations for the Oaks Academy Middle School campus. - If your work is selected for the public art installation, it must be completed and installed by October 31, 2026. Please review the details and other information in the application portal below.