Public Art on the Trail

Call for Artists – First Round Submissions Due March 28, 2025

We are seeking talented artists to submit their concepts for this exciting public art opportunity. Whether you're an emerging artist or a seasoned professional, this is your chance to leave your mark on Spartanburg’s trails!

🔹 Theme: The intersection of nature, movement, and local culture
🔹 Medium: Artwork will be digitally printed on vinyl wraps for long-lasting impact
🔹 Honorarium: Selected artists will receive a $3,000 commission
🔹 Deadline to Submit (First Round): March 28, 2025

This is the first phase of the project, with additional opportunities for artists as more funding becomes available. If you are not selected in this round, we encourage you to stay connected for future calls for artists!

Interested? Submit your concept and portfolio to dchitishvili@palspartanburg.org.

Learn More & Submit Your Artwork  STUDENT CALL FOR ARTISTS

Bringing Art to Nature: A Creative Vision for the DAN

PAL Spartanburg is transforming the Daniel Morgan Trail System into a vibrant canvas for public art! Through the Public Art on the Trail initiative, we are partnering with the Spartanburg Art Museum, Wofford College, the City of Spartanburg, the SC Arts Commission and Spartanburg Water to bring inspiring, community-centered artwork to the River Birch Trail.

This unique project will feature bold, dynamic artwork wrapped around horizontal sewer line poles—turning functional infrastructure into artistic landmarks. The result? A visually stunning trail that celebrates movement, health, sustainability, and community.

This is just the first phase of a multi-round project. As we secure additional funding, we will continue to commission new works of art, making the trail an evolving space for artistic expression.

A Collaboration of Art, Education & Sustainability

This initiative is made possible through the collaboration of PAL Spartanburg and:

🎨 Spartanburg Art Museum – Bringing artistic expertise and creative leadership to the project.
🏛️ Wofford College – Engaging students and faculty in the creative process and fostering academic connections to public art.
💧 Spartanburg Water – Providing the unique canvas for this installation by allowing artwork to be wrapped around sewer line poles and critical funding support. 
🏙️ City of Spartanburg – Supporting the integration of public art into community spaces and enhancing the trail experience for residents and visitors.
🎭 South Carolina Arts Commission – Providing critical funding support to make this creative vision a reality.

Together, we are working to create a trail experience that merges art, environment, and community engagement.

Why Public Art on the Trail?

The Daniel Morgan Trail System isn’t just a place to walk, run, and bike—it’s a space for community, storytelling, and creativity. By incorporating public art, we aim to:

✅ Celebrate Local Culture – Showcase the talent and vision of Spartanburg’s artists
✅ Enhance the Trail Experience – Make trails more engaging, inspiring, and welcoming
✅ Connect People & Place – Use art to bring the community together through shared stories
✅ Transform Infrastructure – Thanks to Spartanburg Water, these sewer line poles will become trail landmarks, demonstrating how art can reimagine everyday spaces

This project is just the beginning. PAL and our partners will continue to expand public art installations along the trail as additional funding is secured.