The UrbanArt Commission has issued a call for a new gateway marker in the New Chicago neighborhood of Memphis, a site whose layered history spans a thriving 19th- and 20th-century community, nearly fifty years as the location of the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company plant—once the world's largest, employing 7,000 people—and the legacy of Manassas High School, the first accredited Black high school in Shelby County. The commission carries a total budget of $50,000, inclusive of three finalist honoraria of $500 each. There is no application fee. The deadline for submissions is October 13, 2026, at 11:59 pm. This opportunity is open to any artist living and working within the Memphis metropolitan area. Artists may submit only one proposal per project opportunity, though team submissions are permitted. The selection process will be conducted by a jury, and the chosen artist or team will be responsible for realizing a permanent public work that serves as a marker and gateway for the neighborhood. The curatorial vision for this project is grounded in site-specificity and historical resonance. The New Chicago marker should engage with the neighborhood's complex narrative—its rise as a vibrant commercial and residential hub, its identity as a company town for Firestone, and its enduring political and educational legacy. The commission seeks a proposal that is both aesthetically compelling and deeply informed by community context, avoiding generic or purely decorative solutions. The finalist honoraria indicate a serious, multi-stage selection process, and the budget reflects the expectation of a durable, professionally executed public artwork.