2025-2026 P.S. You Are Here Application

P.S. You Are Here (PSYAH) is a creative placemaking program supporting short-term, collaborative, and community-led projects that engage the public to transform Denver’s outdoor public spaces. PSYAH projects build civic engagement, bring vibrancy to Denver’s neighborhoods, honor heritage, beautify outdoor space, and enrich communities.   

Public space is defined as an area that is accessible and open to everyone, including but not limited to alleys, parks, plazas, facilities, streets, and other outdoor, civic spaces. These spaces are owned and maintained by the City and County of Denver, as opposed to private property. Examples include public parks, community or recreation centers, public rights-of-way. 

This grant supports temporary, site-specific projects that enhance public spaces and engage communities in placemaking. They should be creative, unique, engaging for people of various abilities, structurally sound, and enable meaningful connections with the public. Eligible projects may include, but are not limited to:  

• Artistic installations that activate public spaces  
• Community-driven projects that foster connection, collaboration, inclusive engagement and participation  
• Design interventions that address specific needs or opportunities within a site  
• Streetscaping and/or landscaping that enhance the aesthetic and functional qualities of the environment
• Functional public amenities such as decorative seating, tables, bike racks, and other urban furnishings that contribute to the public experience  
• Designed to respond to the unique characteristics of the space and community, creating opportunities for both immediate impact and long-term value 

  Please visit DenverArtsandVenues.com for full guidelines and information before applying.