The City of Westfield will invest $250,000 for an art installation that honors the city’s ties to the Underground Railroad.

The city put out a public call for artists for a public art installation at the Jersey 32 development, a mixed-use development recently approved for Ind. 32 and Poplar Street/Westfield Boulevard.

The installation will be a light-based, interactive public artwork as a central feature in downtown Westfield. According to a news release, the goal is to reflect the spirit, heritage and voices of Westfield’s past and present while establishing a meaningful destination for residents and visitors.

“This project will highlight our city’s Quaker history and role in the Underground Railroad while celebrating the welcoming and growing culture of Westfield today,” Mayor Scott

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