The city of Joliet is holding two workshops this week during which the public will contribute to the final design of the Unity Dome sculpture that will go in the new city square.

Sijia Chen, the artist who is creating the sculpture, will be at the workshops to discuss the Unity Dome, according to a city announcement about the event.

The workshops are from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, at Thigpen Elementary School, 207 S. Midland Ave., and from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 18, at Hartman Recreation Center, 511 Collins St.

Previously named the Dome of Unity, the sculpture has not yet been created. But it is planned to have a paper-cut design that will reflect the city of Joliet through contributions made by the public.

Just how that will happen may be explained at the workshops, where participants are invited to bring “paper-based items” including photos and memorabilia to contribute their personal stories and reflect “community values,” according to the city.

The workshop will include hands-on paper-cutting sessions.

“Community participation will help ensure the Unity Dome sculpture reflects Joliet’s identity becoming a timeless public art landmark, a gathering point and the culmination of a community movement,” the city said.

The city square is under construction on Chicago Street across from the Rialto Square Theatre.

The square is scheduled to be available for public use by the time of the Light Up the Holidays Festival and Parade on Nov. 28.

The Unity Dome is scheduled to be unveiled May 16 in conjunction with a 100th anniversary celebration for the Rialto.