Publicly Display your Art with Sculpture on the Move!
The Creative Communities Alliance (CCA) invites you and your art to join in our regional Sculpture on the Move Program, designed to foster relationships between communities and artists, as well as to grow art appreciation across our Missouri region.
Requirements
1
Artists must live in the United States
2
Each work must fit on
4ft x 4ft concrete pad
3
Artists are responsible for delivery and retrieval of work
Schedule
DECEMBER 2025
Call For Art Application Opens
JANUARY 2026
Call For Art Application Closes
MARCH 2026
Sculpture Selection by Community
MAY 2026
Sculpture Installation (Date to be agreed apon between community and artists)
for the 2026 Season
The Selection Process
Each participating municipality or community will select at least one sculpture from the submitted works. Once selected, a local representative will collaborate directly with the artist to finalize the contract details, arrange a payment schedule, and coordinate delivery and installation timelines.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How many pieces of art am I able to submit?
A: Artists are able to submit as many pieces as they wish! There is no limit.
Q: When are sculptures installed?
A: The month of May is our typical install month, but the specific date should be agreed upon between the community and artist.
Q: Will sculptures be available for purchase?
A: The artist is permitted to sell any work shown as part of the Sculpture on the Move Program. However, if sold, the piece must remain in its location for the duration of the contract (a total of 2 years). No organization will collect commission on any sales.
A: Am I able to choose what area of Missouri I prefer my work to be displayed?
Q: Please note it in your application and we will try to accommodate your request.
Q: What is the stipend that I will recieve as an artist?
A: The selected artists will be awarded $1,000 per year for two years, for each sculpture selected, resulting in a total of $2,000 per sculpture.
Q: How many sculptures are chosen?
A: This depends on the number of communities participating and the number chosen by each community. We currently have 50 sculptures in rotation and this year and at least 20 are coming out of rotation - this opens at least 20 spots.
Q: How long are the sculptures displayed for?
A: Sculptures are on display for 2 years. Artists are welcome to re-apply after that durration.
Q: Does a sculpture have to already be constructed in order to be submitted?
A: No, a sculpture does not have to be completed. However we will need images detailing the planned piece and a guarantee it can be fabricated in the allotted time.
Q: Is there a size minimum/maximum for sculptures?
A: Yes, the sculptures must fit on a 4 ft x 4 ft concrete base. There is no size minimum, but please keep in mind that the sculptures will be outdoors and without pedestals. So low lying sculptures (under 3 feet) tend to be chosen less frequently.