Call For Artists Roundabout Artwork – Sisters, OR

The City of Sisters is conducting a search for an original, large scale, permanent, public artwork situated in the roundabout at the intersection of US20 and Locust Street. This roundabout is located at the East entrance of Sisters and will provide a visual gateway to the City and the surrounding area.

The center of this roundabout is designed to feature interpretive artwork that expresses the theme of the Sisters area Western Heritage and Culture. This theme encompasses the historical, social, and artistic traditions of our region. The theme for this artwork was chosen with community input and should tell a story about the western heritage and culture of our area.

Timeline 

• Deadline for applications: January 7, 2025
• Notification of Finalists (Phase 1):  January 2025
• Model design, fabrication time and site visit: February 2025
• Artist presentation of models and narrative (Phase 2): Early March 2025
• Public input (2-3 weeks): Late March 2025
• Council selection: April 2025
• Installation: Fall 2025

 Selection Process 

 Finalists Selected Based on the Following Criteria:

• Artist Statement
• Comparable Project Experience
• Artistic excellence on image samples
• Site-specific concept

Deadline: 1/7/2025

Budget: 175,000

Apply on Cafe: https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=14466