Downtown Liberty MO Sculpture

Liberty's Public Art Sculpture Program is in its third year and is a way to expand a permanent collection of public art by featuring additional pieces on display for a limited period of time. Up to nine sculptures will be selected for installation in 2019. The sculptures selected will be on display September 2019 - September 2020.

All work entered must be freestanding and resilient to variant temperatures and outdoor elements as it will be displayed outdoors for long-term public display. Pieces must be aesthetically appropriate for display in public places, with safety to the public (no sharp edges, points, breakable or bendable components, climbing hazards, or barred wire) and durability as priorities for acceptance. The sculpture must be able to be structurally secured to a concrete pad with bolts. Materials may include metal, wood, plastic, stone, ceramic, or any other durable material that can withstand regional temperature ranges from 120F to -30F. Height shall not create a balance hazard.

The program is open to all artists regardless of location and who are at least 18 years of age. All entries must be original work and of safe design and construction. Selected artists will receive a $2,000 honorarium as well as public recognition and an opportunity for sales. The City of Liberty has the option to purchase at least one piece of art from the pieces on display each cycle, which would become part of the City's permanent art collection. The purchase price may be up to $15,000 less the honorarium. Artists are responsible for insurance on the artwork, transporting, installing, and removing the artwork after the display period. Selected artwork must be installed by September 20, 2019, and removed by September 1, 2020. Artists may sell the exhibiting artwork during the scheduled time period, but exhibiting artwork may not be removed until the exhibition concludes on September 1, 2020. The City of Liberty shall have the first right of refusal. Sculpture entries shall be juried by a jury along with a committee including business and education professionals from the Liberty area. Selected artists may be interviewed by phone to discuss their proposed sculpture and must enter into a contractual agreement approved by the City of Liberty. Notification of jury results will be provided on or before May 10, 2019.