O'Fallon Main Street Roundabout Sculpture Project
Submit up to 10 images of a sculpture concept or completed work that honors O'Fallon's history and fits within a roundabout at Main Street and Third Street, along with a resume and artist statement.
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- due today
- Entry fee
- Free
- Award
- Compensation at agreed cost and payment schedule
- Location
- O Fallon, Missouri
- Size cap
- ≤ 180" max dimension
About
Overview
The City of O'Fallon, Missouri, seeks a sculpture for the intersection of Main Street and Third Street that will honor the rich history of the City. As a sprawling suburban community of nearly 100,000 residents, the City is recognized as one of the best places for families, veterans, and seniors. The sculpture will sit on a concrete pad in the center of the roundabout and should represent the rich history and family feel of the City.
Key Dates
- Submission deadline: August 31, 2026
Eligibility
All sculpture artists are invited to apply. Artists are responsible for their own transportation to O'Fallon, Missouri in the event of selection.
Media & Size Requirements
- Created of either stone, stainless steel, or bronze
- Must weigh no more than 10,000 lbs
- Cannot be over 15' tall and must fit within the perimeter of concrete pad
- Must be suitable for long-term outdoor display and withstand pedestrian contact and adverse weather conditions
- Safe for the public, including children (no sharp edges, no climbing hazards)
- Must be able to be securely anchored to the concrete pad with bolts provided by the artist
- Ground-mounted works only; most sites will not have available electricity
Application Requirements
- Resume
- Artist statement
- No more than 10 images of sculpture and/or concepts
Selection Criteria
- Shows an understanding of the Community's Mission Statement
- Alignment with project goals
- Original work; no more than one piece will be selected per artist
- High artistic merit and creativity
- Scale is large enough to be clearly visible outdoors
- Quality construction of durable materials viable for safe outdoor display
- Engages the public
Artist Responsibilities
- Provide hardware, special installation instructions, anchoring method details, and detailed sculpture description
- Deliver selected sculpture to site on pre-determined dates and times; artist or representative must be present
- Transport artwork to the site
- Provide marketing information as requested
- May be invited to attend opening reception and speak at community lectures or tours
City Responsibilities
- Compensate artist for artwork at agreed cost and payment schedule
- Create concrete pads for display if needed
- Install the work according to artist's instructions
- Provide liability insurance
- Provide signage and marketing for sculpture series
Contact
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 636-379-2578
- Award
- Compensation at agreed cost and payment schedule
- Entry fee
- Free to enter
- Entries per artist
- Up to 1
- Theme
- The sculpture should honor the rich history of the City of O'Fallon and its downtown area, reflecting the community's mission and family-friendly character. The work should be built of stone, stainless steel, or bronze to withstand Midwest weather.
- Eligibility
- All sculpture artists are invited to apply. Artists are responsible for their own transportation to O'Fallon, Missouri.
- Audience
- All sculpture artists
- Size & format
- No more than 15' tall; must fit within the perimeter of concrete pad. Height and width are optional.
- Also worth noting
- No more than 15' tall; must fit within the perimeter of concrete pad. Height and width are optional.
- Contact
- [email protected]
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