Outdoor Sculpture for Historic Revitalization Project
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Entry deadlineSep 29, 2026 · 6:59 AM
Organization:
Sculpture Walk Springfield
Location
International
Entry Fee
Free Entry
Deadline
September 28, 2026
Sculpture Walk Springfield, in partnership with Phelps County Bank (PCB), invites artists to submit proposals
for a permanent sculpture to be installed at the courtyard entrance of PCB's new downtown Springfield branch— a remodel of the historic downtown YMCA building on Jefferson Avenue. The chosen artwork will establish PCB as a cultural and civic anchor, reflect the values of community, connection, and growth, and provide a striking welcome for guests ahead of the building's early 2027 public opening.
About the Site
A courtyard-style plaza at the building's main entrance off Pershing, site of the former downtown
YMCA, being remodeled into PCB's new branch. Adjacent to accessible parking and the primary pedestrian
approach, and is intended as a welcoming arrival point.
Project Goals
● Establish Phelps County Bank as a cultural and civic anchor in downtown Springfield
● Serve as a visually compelling landmark that draws intentional foot traffic to the entrance courtyard
● Reflect the values of community, connection, and growth
● Nod the site's history as Springfield's downtown YMCA, a longtime community gathering place
● Prioritize durability and low maintenance, engineered for year-round outdoor Ozarks weather exposure
for a permanent sculpture to be installed at the courtyard entrance of PCB's new downtown Springfield branch— a remodel of the historic downtown YMCA building on Jefferson Avenue. The chosen artwork will establish PCB as a cultural and civic anchor, reflect the values of community, connection, and growth, and provide a striking welcome for guests ahead of the building's early 2027 public opening.
About the Site
A courtyard-style plaza at the building's main entrance off Pershing, site of the former downtown
YMCA, being remodeled into PCB's new branch. Adjacent to accessible parking and the primary pedestrian
approach, and is intended as a welcoming arrival point.
Project Goals
● Establish Phelps County Bank as a cultural and civic anchor in downtown Springfield
● Serve as a visually compelling landmark that draws intentional foot traffic to the entrance courtyard
● Reflect the values of community, connection, and growth
● Nod the site's history as Springfield's downtown YMCA, a longtime community gathering place
● Prioritize durability and low maintenance, engineered for year-round outdoor Ozarks weather exposure