The Triennial 2028 Accelerator Open Call

The Triennial 2028 Accelerator is an open call for three experienced Greater Boston‑based artists to join Cohort Ten of the Public Art Accelerator program. Selected artists will participate in weekly workshops (March–June 2027) and receive mentorship, production support, and networking opportunities, culminating in the creation of a temporary public art project that will be installed as part of the Boston Public Art Triennial exhibition opening in May 2028. Participants are awarded a $5,000 participation stipend and an additional $15,000 artist stipend (paid in three installments). The program is funded by the Linde Family Foundation, the James and Audrey Foster Foundation, and other donors. Applications are due 20 December 2026 (11:59 PM EST).

Weekly workshops, mentorship from curators, production support, networking with artists and fabricators, inclusion in Triennial 2028 exhibition, access to site visits and community partners.

Open to Greater Boston‑based artists (within I‑495 belt), early‑to‑mid‑career (minimum 3–5 years studio practice, 10+ years for the Accelerator), demonstrated experience with large‑scale public art or creative placemaking, BIPOC and LGBTQIA artists strongly encouraged, must be 18+ and able to attend workshops in Boston.