Placemaking
Oshkosh is ready for its best era yet. And the timing couldn’t be better! So many of the country’s most vibrant places have features in common with Oshkosh: higher density, pockets of commercial activity, rich cultural history, water for days, a strong university, diverse and friendly people, local businesses and products (chocolates!!), open land and vacant historic buildings in key districts, and so much more!
Discover Oshkosh is launching new placemaking efforts to leverage those assets through key projects. Our sweet spot is in projects that shift our culture in important ways, enhancing both the quality of life and the visitor experience here.
This page is dedicated to those projects, calls for art, and other ways to get involved.
Selection Committee
We are looking for Oshkosh community members to join our Placemaking Selection Committee. This team will help Discover Oshkosh identify high-impact placemaking opportunities and then select the specific projects that deliver on that impact. Please fill out this form if you are interested in participating.
Deadline: MAY 25!
Menominee Park Zoo Murals
The City of Oshkosh Parks Department and Discover Oshkosh are seeking talented muralists to bring a vibrant, unified look to our beloved Menominee Park Zoo! This is a unique opportunity to be part of a large-scale creative project that will enhance the visual experience for thousands of visitors each year.
We are looking for artists or teams of artists to design and paint multiple exterior walls and full buildings throughout the zoo to create a cohesive and engaging visual theme that reflects the zoo’s mission, animals, and environment, and complements the park around it.
Fill out this Form to apply here!
We have other projects in the works! Check back soon for more information and calls, and follow @discoversohkosh on instagram for the latest updates.