Public Art Incubator
Curious about Public Art?
During this two-week immersive experience at Dublin Arts Council, high school students will explore what it’s like to be a public artist.
Dates:
May 27 - June 6, 2025 (weekdays) 10:00am - 2:00pm
Participants will:
- Discover Dublin’s internationally recognized public art collection
- Engage in daily hands-on activities and creative exercises
- Collaborate with artists in Dublin’s Art in Public Places collection
- Create concept art for site-specific public artwork
An opportunity to work alongside a public artist.
The Incubator is facilitated by Todd Smith, a celebrated public artist and creator of Dublin’s beloved Exuvia sculptures in Coffman Park. Smith joins the Dublin Arts Council team from Louisville Collegiate School in Louisville, KY where he teaches high school art.
Open to high school students
(including rising freshman and graduating seniors)
Application Deadline Friday, April 11, 2025
Participants will be notified of their enrollment by April 25, 2025.
Questions?
Contact Ava Morgan, Director of Public Practice at Dublin Arts Council
Meet Todd Smith
I am an artist and educator who makes public art about our interactions and impacts on our environment. Projects have included walks, sound works, data interpretation, poetry, science, cycling, climbing trees and more.
I teach art with a focus on play and experimentation, strong conceptual development, and a multi-media and cross-disciplinary focus. I support the integration of Art in the STEM fields (STEAM) and have a personal interest in creative coding, storytelling, and speculative design.
FAQs
What is the cost of tuition?
Tuition: $300
We are committed to accessibility. If the tuition presents a financial hardship, please contact us before the application deadline (Friday, April 11, 2025) to discuss financial assistance. Those able to pay full tuition, or contribute more through donations
What are the other payment details?
Once a participant has been notified of their enrollment, payment can be made online (a link will be provided), over the phone at 614-889-7444 or in-person at Dublin Arts Council, 7125 Riverside Drive.
Withdrawal and refunds are available upon request. We kindly ask that participants/parents notify Dublin Arts Council as soon as possible if their availability changes. This provides time to notify waitlisted students.
Should students bring anything?
Participants are asked to bring their own lunches and encouraged to wear attire appropriate for art-making and outdoor exercises.