Public Art Projects Across Rockville Move Into Next Phase
January 2, 2026
Several public art projects across Rockville are advancing, with artist selection, community engagement and early planning activities scheduled through 2026.
As part of the David Scull Park Improvement Project, public artwork is planned to serve as a gateway entrance and park sign at the main entrance near Taft Street and East Gude Drive.
The city’s call for artists outlines a national selection process with an all-inclusive budget of $140,000-$200,000 covering design, fabrication, installation and related costs. Two finalists are expected to develop site-specific proposals, including a visit to Rockville and meeting with project stakeholders, before a final recommendation that will be forwarded to the Cultural Arts Commission and Mayor and Council for approval.
The art project is part of broader improvements focused to make the park more accessible while maintaining its role as a community gathering space.
Work is also scheduled to begin this month on the Memory Walk Park Public Art Project in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. The project will start with a hybrid community engagement workshop, 11:30 a.m.1 p.m. at Croydon Creek Nature Center or via Webex, followed by interviews between Lincoln Park residents and the selected artist, Dina Fisher. Email aodell@rockvillemd.gov to sign up for the workshop.
Memory Walk Park, at 300 Lincoln Ave., is a reflective space that honors the history and legacy of the Lincoln Park community. The public art installation is planned as a permanent feature within the park.
In Twinbrook, a formal dedication is being planned for “Past to Promise,” a mural by Baltimore-based artist LaToya Peoples at the Twinbrook Community Recreation Center Annex, 12920 Twinbrook Parkway. The mural was installed in late 2025 and a public dedication is expected in early 2026. Additional details will be announced once the date is finalized.
For more information, contact Arts and Culture Program Manager Anne O’Dell at aodell@rockvillemd.gov.