Native Flower Inspired Sculpture at Kroc Center Augusta

The Greater Augusta Arts Council, on behalf of the Kroc Center Augusta and funded by the Georgia Rehabilitation Institute, is requesting proposals from qualified sculptors or artist teams to create a unique, durable, low-maintenance, meaningful, and beautiful sculpture to be placed at the east entrance to the Kroc Center Augusta at 1833 Broad St. Augusta, GA 30904. The sculpture will be installed on a 5' round cement sculpture pad and must tie in with the flower themed sculptures along the nearby Augusta Canal to welcome visitors into the Kroc Center. The location coordinates are 33.48416º N, 81.99204º W.

The sculpture is intended to last for 50 years minimum in good condition with minimal maintenance, and must incorporate and interpret the themes of flowering plant life native to Augusta, GA. The proposed work must be structurally sound and durable, capable of withstanding adverse weather conditions including hot summers, cold winters, humidity, heavy rain, wind, thunderstorms, and occasional snow. The base of submitted sculptures must not exceed 5' wide, with a maximum height of 15 feet. The work must be suitable for pedestrian interaction with low exposure to injury and cannot include sharp or easily climbable parts. Selected artists will receive a stipend of $15,000 to cover all expenses associated with envisioning, creation, transport, and installation of the sculpture. Installation is scheduled for Winter 2025/2026.

Eligibility is open to professional sculptors and artist teams residing in the Southeast region of the United States (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee). Proof of residency is required. All team members must be at least 18 years of age and reside in the United States. Kroc Center Augusta employees are not eligible. Artists may apply up to 5 times with separate proposals, with each application containing one individual design. The entry deadline is August 25, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. MDT. Work sample requirements include 2-9 images. Selection will be based on artist qualifications and experience, proposal clarity and organization, aesthetic quality of portfolio and proposed sculpture, appropriateness to the project mission, installation plan, feasibility within budget and timeline, and professional references.