St. Joseph Sculpture Walk 2018

The Allied Arts Council and the City of Saint Joseph, Missouri seek sculptures to be placed in Downtown Saint Joseph. Regional, national, and international sculpture artists are invited to submit work for this one-year sculpture exhibition scheduled from June 2018 to May 2019. Selected sculptures will receive a $500 honorarium, and cash awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place will be awarded at the June 8 reception. The People's Choice award is announced in February each year. The Allied Arts Council will purchase a sculpture to become a permanent part of Saint Joseph's public art collection. Only pieces priced $15,000 or less will be considered for purchase. The Allied Arts Council will receive a 25% commission on any sculpture sold and on any commissioned sculptures.

Artists must own the rights to the artwork and the sculpture must be available for the duration of the one-year contract. All submissions must be professionally constructed of durable materials that will withstand the elements. Artists may submit up to four sculptures for consideration, but each submission must have three images of the same sculpture attached, clearly showing front and back views and one detail shot. All dimensions and a stated insurance value for the artwork must be provided. The installation method for each sculpture should be welded tabs or similar easy-install method. There are presently no restrictions on size; however, sculptures will be placed within well-traveled streetscapes.

Selected artists are responsible for transportation of the artwork to and from the installation site. The Allied Arts Council is responsible for all costs for materials and workmanship for the initial installation, including site preparation, plinth, and cleanup. The Allied Arts Council will provide up to $5,000 in liability insurance and inland marine insurance coverage on all sculptures for the duration of the exhibition. The artists' reception and awards ceremony is Friday, June 8, followed by the first official sculpture walk. Entry fee is $15.00 per submission. Deadline for submission is February 5, 2018.