St. Joseph Sculpture Walk 2019

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 2019 to May 2020. Selected sculptures will receive a $500 honorarium, with cash awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners announced at the June 14 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, with each submission requiring its own entry fee of $15.00. Three images per submission must clearly show front and back views and one detail shot. All dimensions and a stated insurance value must be provided. The installation method should be welded tabs or similar easy-install method.

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 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 14, 2019.