The Decatur Artway 8

The Decatur Artway is Decatur's outdoor gallery, featuring dynamic sculptures scattered throughout the city. Sculptures will be displayed on temporary loan for two years, creating an engaging rotating collection of public art around town. An interactive online map will permit public engagement and increase accessibility, and a plaque at each installation site will detail information about the artist and the sculpture. The Decatur Artway is presented by the Decatur Arts Alliance in partnership with the Decatur Tourism Bureau and the Decatur Downtown Development Authority.

Selected artists will be awarded an honorarium of $2,000. The installed work may be available for sale. Artwork sold as a result of the Decatur Artway will be subject to a 20% commission, which will be deducted from the purchase price and retained by the Decatur Arts Alliance. The sculpture must be available for the duration of the two-year contract. All submissions must be professionally constructed of durable materials which will withstand the elements. No maquettes or renderings will be considered for selection; only existing and ready-to-install works are accepted.

Entry fee is $20 for up to three artworks. Each sculpture requires a separate entry form with up to five images included. Work installation dates will be mid to late October. The lease will extend from November 30, 2024 to November 30, 2026. All artists residing in the United States are eligible to apply.