--- title: The Augusta Sculpture Trail - Jan 2027- December 2028 description: "Two-year outdoor sculpture trail in Downtown Augusta, GA: ten pre-existing works leased for $3,000 each, sited on accessible concrete pads with sale opportunities." url: https://www.artsume.com/programs/63af3d85-f05e-4c10-b5fa-9d1829a0a461 type: program status: closed createdAt: "2026-09-04" updatedAt: "2026-10-02" programType: Public art organization: Greater Augusta Arts Council organizationUrl: https://www.artsume.com/o/greater-augusta-arts-council deadline: "2026-10-01" location: Downtown Augusta, Augusta, GA, United States isOnline: false compensationRange: $3,000 stipend for the 24-month lease of the piece, paid in two installments ($1,500 upon installation, $1,500 upon de-installation) disciplines: - sculpture --- # The Augusta Sculpture Trail - Jan 2027- December 2028 **Hosted by:** Greater Augusta Arts Council **Type:** Public art | **Location:** Downtown Augusta, Augusta, GA, United States | **Deadline:** October 1, 2026 ## About This Program > "Outdoor sculpture trail in Downtown Augusta as part of the City of Augusta Public Art Master Plan" The Greater Augusta Arts Council, as the public art agency for the City of Augusta, Georgia, is seeking ten (10) leasable, pre-existing, outdoor sculptures to be installed for two years in Downtown Augusta, GA for the Augusta Sculpture Trail. This will be a temporary (2 year) installation in Downtown Augusta. All of the ten (10) sculpture sites will have a 4'x4'x4" concrete base, and are fully accessible. The sites are spaced in a manner to promote walking from one sculpture to another, creating a trail to follow. Other public art installations already in place will augment the walking tour experience. All works will be heavily promoted as an arts destination attraction with online, printed, and in ads. A digital walking tour will be created and all artists will be requested to submit content to be placed in that online platform. We will regularly bring public attention to the Augusta Sculpture Trail through in-person and online events. We will additionally promote the availability of the sculptures for purchase. Selected artists will receive a stipend of $3,000 for the 2-year lease of their work ($1,500 upon installation, $1,500 upon de-installation). There will be a purchase of artwork at the end of this temporary art installation to add to the City of Augusta's permanent public art collection. Installation: January 2027. De-installation: December 2028. Artists may apply up to 5 times with separate sculptures. Please do not submit different sculptures in one application. Each application will be for one, individual sculpture. The Augusta Sculpture Trail is part of a larger Public Art Master Plan for the City of Augusta. It is intended to create a walkable and promotable art trail to attract local and regional visitors to the Downtown Augusta area. The Arts Council is seeking original, pre-existing art works in any media suitable for outdoor public space. The work must be of a size so as to be secured to a 4' W x 4' D x 4" H concrete pad with anchor bolts or similar devices, and not extend significantly beyond that boundary. The project must be of a scale large enough to be clearly visible from a distance of 50 feet. The work must be structurally sound and capable of withstanding adverse weather conditions common to the Augusta area, including hot summers, cold winters, humidity, heavy rain, wind, thunder storms, and occasional snow. The work must be suitable for pedestrian interaction with a low exposure to injury. The public must be protected from possible injury from materials and the work must not include pointy, sharp or easily climbable parts. If the artwork is a functional piece, such as a bench, made to be sat upon, it must not present a public hazard. Any sculptures deemed unsafe will be removed from scoring consideration. The work must be available for a period of two years, from installation in January 2027 to removal in December 2028. Selected Artists are responsible for transportation of their work to and from the site and are encouraged to be on site to oversee installation and de-installation. Installation costs regarding site preparation will not be the responsibility of the Artist. A professional sculpture installation expert will install and de-install all sculptures. ## Eligibility & Requirements - **Geographic Eligibility:** National - **Disciplines:** sculpture - **Age Requirements:** 18+ years old - **Note:** The exhibition is open to all artists, preferably professional sculptors, who are at least 18 years of age and reside in the United States. Greater Augusta Arts Council employees and members of the Public Art Advisory Panel are not eligible to apply. Submission limit: 5 — artists may enter up to 5 sculptures by applying 5 separate times (one sculpture per application). The work must be original and pre-existing, must fit a 4' W x 4' D x 4" H concrete pad without extending significantly beyond that boundary, must be visible from 50 feet, must be structurally sound for Augusta weather (hot summers, cold winters, humidity, heavy rain, wind, thunderstorms, occasional snow), must be safe for pedestrian interaction with no pointy, sharp or easily climbable parts, and must be available from installation in January 2027 to removal in December 2028. Selected artists must provide the City of Augusta with a $1 million liability insurance policy naming the City of Augusta and the Greater Augusta Arts Council as Additional Insured. ### Additional Requirements One original, pre-existing sculpture per application (each artist may enter up to 5 sculptures by applying 5 separate times). Media: 2-5 images required, up to 3 audio, up to 4 video, total 2-12. High quality images of the sculpture from multiple angles are strongly recommended, as sculpture is a 360 degree visual experience. ## Compensation & Benefits $3,000 stipend for the 24-month lease of the piece, paid in two installments ($1,500 upon installation, $1,500 upon de-installation) **Includes:** Stipend The Artist will receive a $3,000 stipend for the 24-month lease of the piece, paid in two installments. Upon the successful installation of selected sculpture the Artist will receive a $1,500 stipend. Upon de-installation and retrieval of the sculpture, the Artist will receive a $1,500 stipend. Installation costs regarding site preparation will not be the responsibility of the Artist; a professional sculpture installation expert will install and de-install all sculptures. Selected Artists are responsible for transportation of their work to and from the site. ## Timeline - **Opens:** August 1, 2026 - **Deadline:** October 1, 2026 - **Program Start:** January 4, 2027 - **Program End:** December 17, 2028 ## Contact **Contact:** Heather **Email:** heather@augustaarts.com **Phone:** 706-826-4702 ## How to Apply Apply at: https://artist.callforentry.org/agreetoterms.php?ID=17903