Public Art
About Public Art in Lowell
Lowell Arts is leading an exciting public art initiative that will bring new energy to our community in 2026. As the lead consultant for the City of Lowell's public art program, we're working closely with community members and city partners to identify meaningful locations and themes that reflect our town's unique identity and strengthen civic pride. We are looking to create a series of murals beginning Summer 2026.
Stay tuned for artist opportunities and project updates!
Public Art Survey
Thank you to everyone who participated in our Public Art Survey (June 28–Sept 30, 2025)! We heard from you about public art throughout Lowell, and your ideas will directly influence how we'll transform public spaces into creative gathering places that reflect our community's character. Your input on murals, sculptures, community-driven installations, and landmark structures will continue to help guide this creative initiative.
What is Public Art?
What types of public art would you like to see in Lowell?
Other
Painted crosswalks
Painted utility boxes
Gateway entrances to the city (new or improved)
Artistic refurbishment of historical buildings
Sculpture parkArt that enhances nature experiences (benches, gazebos)
Play structures or interactive activity spaces
Where should public art be located?
1. Along Main Street
2. Library
3. Parks of natural areas
4. Riverwalk Plaza
5. On unused walls or fences
Along the river but not in it
A foot bridge over the Flat River
Away from the river and other natural areas
Along Alden Nash and M21
By old fairgrounds as vehicles drive into town
Around the curbs and sidewalks along Main Street
Location seen from Main Street
Side of the Lowell Arts building
Side of Edward Jones building
On building along the river (former LLP building)
On the King Milling silos
Creekside Park, Grand River Park, Richard’s Park
Sculptures along the riverwalk, around the library, or at Richards Park
Near schools and athletic fields
On large, empty walls, dumpsters
Open property north of library
At the schools
What themes should public art in Lowell have?
Top Three Responses:
Other Responses:
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