Percival Plinth Project

The City of Olympia is seeking up to 18 loaned sculptures from Washington and Oregon state artists for temporary outdoor display on Percival Landing, a waterfront park at the southernmost end of the Puget Sound in Olympia, WA. Selected artists receive a $1,000 honorarium for the one-year loan of their work and are eligible for consideration for the Peoples' Prize purchase award of up to $10,000, where one sculpture is selected for purchase by public vote and added to the City's public art collection.

Eligibility: Washington and Oregon state sculptors, 18 years of age or older. Artists may not submit works previously exhibited on the Percival Plinths. Each sculpture must be available for exhibition from June 2024 to June 2025. Artists may submit up to two entries, with three to five images each. Sculptures must be made of durable materials suitable for exterior exhibition (bronze, aluminum, steel, stone, concrete) and be maintenance-free and graffiti resistant. Maximum weight is 1,000 lbs with a center of gravity within 9" of the center of base plate and within 42" of the top of the base plate. Works must be able to be attached to a connector plate provided by the City.

New works are installed in June followed by a community celebration and one month of public voting for the Peoples' Prize. Selected artists are responsible for securing a Washington State Business License with a City of Olympia Endorsement at their own expense (typically $30). Jury review occurs February 1, 2024, with recommendations made to the Olympia Arts Commission and City Council for approval. Artwork that includes advertising, logos, or is political, religious, or sexual in nature will not be considered.