06/12/2025
Brunswick Public Art has issued a Call for Art to gather visions for one or more large-scale permanent sculptures incorporating steel from the Frank J Woods Bridge that currently connects Brunswick and Topsham. The 1932 steel bridge is scheduled for removal in early 2026; the general contractor for the bridge replacement has committed to provide steel from the FJW Bridge to be used in this project. The sculpture/s will be installed near the entrance to the new bridge.
This gathering of visions is the first stage of the project development process — in the next stage, BPA will select several concepts based on the material submitted to be further developed through paid stipends. A final project for installation will be selected from this smaller group of project proposals.
Additional information, including a detailed project description, history of the bridge, information about adjacent Shad Island and landscaping plans for areas surrounding the new bridge can be found on the BPA website.
Submissions can be made through the form linked on the website and are due July 15, 2025.
https://www.brunswickpublicart.org/happening-soon.html
