The Town of Southbridge is releasing a Call for Temporary Public Art for an artist to design and furnish art or a sculpture that can be mounted on an existing 3’ x 3’ x 12’ granite block located at our newest pocket park at 76 Central Street, Southbridge, MA 01550, at the trail head for the new Quinebaug Valley Rail Trail1 . The goal of this public art project is to: • Celebrate the communities that make up the town of Southbridge • Highlight Southbridge’s natural history • Engage both residents and visitors We want to support the mental health of residents, ensuring we can offer beautiful and stimulating spaces for all to enjoy, be inspired by, and take pride in. We hope this park will draw people to it and the new rail trail, further encouraging psychological wellbeing through connection to the community and the outdoor environment. 1 The new Quinebaug Valley Rail Trail is being constructed in 2024-2025, thanks to an Economic Development Administration grant to promote travel, tourism, and outdoor recreation.
