Call for artists

Reflection Walk Art Project Along the Roy Orr Trail commemorating the Black Lives Matter Movement

The City of DeSoto is seeking to commission an artist or team of artists to design and produce an original public art installation as a Reflection Walk to be located along the Roy Orr Trail. 

The artwork will be installed along the trail in the area between the low water crossing behind DeSoto Town Center and Ernie Roberts Park.  Work can be installed on or adjacent to the path, on the pavement or suspended from the trees.  This public art project is conceived as a monument to commemorate the Black Lives Matter Movement.

Follow this link to view the full Request for Qualifications Packet for the Reflection Walk Art Project.

Here's a video of the site where this project will be located.

The deadline to submit qualifications for this project is May 20, 2022 at 2:00 pm CST.  Questions regarding this solicitation must be directed in writing to kathy.jones@desototexas.gov or ntucker@desototexas.gov.