Artist Opportunities
Submission Guidelines
The Grosse Ile Downtown Development Authority is seeking public art submissions for Art on the Ile 2023, to be displayed on downtown Macomb Street for a two-year exhibition period running from 2023-2025. Please thoroughly read the submission guidelines prior to applying.
Eligibility & Requirements:
- Must be 18 or older to be considered.
- Artwork must be original, made by the applying artist or group. Both installation and sculptural work will be accepted for consideration.
- Artwork must be exhibited for the full length of the two-year exhibit.
- Artwork must be ready for exhibit August 26th, 2023.
- Accepting both regional and national artist submissions (giving regional artists priority.)
- Previous public art experience, while valued, is not required.
- Artist may submit up to three works for consideration.
- A minimum of 1 image is required for each work submitted, and the maximum is 3 images per work.
- Each uploaded image must be JPEG or JPG format and a minimum of 1.5 MB- maximum 4.9 MB
- Images of finished works or conceptual drawings may be submitted. If it is not a finished work, provide additional information to assure the juror of what it will look like, and that it will be completed and installed as designed.
- Artwork must be made of materials suitable for year-round Michigan weather.
- The artist is responsible for installation, and deinstallation of their artwork. If assistance is needed, please let us know before the installation dates.
- Artist is required to have their artwork insured. The Grosse Ile Downtown Development Authority is not responsible for any damages that may occur to the artwork during the exhibition period.
- Once the artist is notified of acceptance, they will be required to sign a contractual artist agreement to display their artwork.
Timeline and Important Dates:
July 24th, 2023: Deadline to Submit
July 27th, 2023: Artists will be notified of acceptance
August 26th- September 8th, 2023: Artists will complete the installation of their artwork
September 9th, 2023: Meet the Artists and Experience the Art
September 8th, 2025: Deinstallation of artwork
Artist Stipend and Sculpture Purchase
- Each artist will receive a minimum leasing stipend of $1,500 per exhibiting year. Artists will be awarded the first annual fee after the artwork has been installed and approved by the DDA and the second annual fee one calendar year from the original date of installation, totaling to a minimum of $3,000 over a two-year period.
- We recognize each work is unique. Should the artwork value at a leasing fee higher than $3,000 for a two-year exhibition term, the artist may request a reasonably higher honorarium to be approved by the DDA. The DDA will not consider unrealistic requested leasing values.
- Artist may choose to have their displayed artwork for purchase. The Grosse Ile DDA will not take a commission of artwork sold. Artist will be responsible for coordinating the sale of their artwork.

If you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact program consultant:
Allie McAughey
(734) 778-9878
info@wyandotteartandglasscenter.com
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DDA Master Plan
- Analyze Existing Conditions
- Activate Macomb Street Through a Public Engagement Process
- Identify Public Improvements For a Design Enhancement Plan
- Develop a Public Arts Plan
Economic Enhancement Strategy
The Grosse Ile Township Downtown Development Authority (DDA) was established in 1992 as a tool to promote economic growth and
development within the Macomb Street
business district. Under State Law, the DDA may capture tax increment revenues and expend funds toward economic development-related initiatives within the DDA District boundaries.
DDA TIF Plan
The Downtown Development Authority was first conceived in 1991 as a result of Mike Johnson's desire to develop a more viable downtown district on Macomb Street, the heart of Grosse lle's business district. In 1992 Supervisor Bruce Sells appointed the first board of the DDA.
The purpose of DDA is to attract people to Macomb Street. The DDA looks forward to Macomb being the place to walk, gather as a community, or simply visit.
Facade Improvement Grant
The Grosse Ile Township Downtown Development Authority (DDA) was created to
grow, strengthen & promote the economic health and vitality of our downtown business
district on Macomb Street, while generating a greater connection with our residents and
island guests. The purpose of the DDA is to attract people and businesses to Macomb
Street.
Our Grant program provides funding to owners of new businesses moving to the DDA
District or existing businesses that expand or improve their current presence within the
district.
A maximum of $5,000.00 will be awarded to Grant Recipients.
