Liberty, MO Rotating Sculpture Call Sept 2026-Sept 2027

Up to nine sculptures will be selected and on display September 2026 through September 2027 in Downtown Liberty, Missouri. 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 displayed works, which would become part of the City's permanent art collection, with a purchase price up to $20,000.

All work must be freestanding and resilient to variant temperatures and outdoor elements for long-term public display. Pieces must be aesthetically appropriate for public places, with safety as a priority—no sharp edges, points, breakable or bendable components, climbing hazards, or barbed wire. The sculpture must be able to be structurally secured to a concrete pad with bolts. Materials may include metal, wood, plastic, stone, ceramic, or other durable materials that can withstand regional temperatures ranging from 120°F to -30°F.

Artists are responsible for transporting, installing, and removing artwork after the display period in accordance with the timeline agreed upon with the City. Selected artwork must be installed by September 22, 2026 and removed the first week of September 2027. Artists may sell exhibiting artwork during the scheduled time period, but artwork may not be removed until the exhibition concludes in September 2027. The City of Liberty shall have first right of refusal. Each application should contain images of only one piece of art, with up to 3 images of the same piece per application. Artists may submit up to 5 different pieces via 5 separate applications. Entries will be scored by a jury and committee including business and education professionals from the Liberty area.