Applications Due By December 18 For Outdoor Neighborhood Sculpture Program In Ames

Press release from: the City of Ames

December 3, 2020

The City of Ames Public Art Commission encourages Ames residents to apply to have one of the current Ames Annual Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition works of art installed in their neighborhood. The artwork must be installed in a public area that is open and can be accessed by Ames citizens, such as a neighborhood park, entrance area, or cul-de-sac. There is no cost to the neighborhood.

The Ames Public Art Commission is committed to creating a visual and aesthetic environment that incorporates art into the lives of all Ames citizens. One way that the Commission does this is through the Neighborhood Sculpture Program. Annually, the Neighborhood Sculpture Committee selects one to four pieces of art currently on display in the Ames Annual Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition in the Ames Main Street Cultural District to install permanently in neighborhoods. These sculptures may be viewed on the City’s website.

Safety considerations for both drivers and pedestrians will be a deciding factor in placement of the piece. If your neighborhood is interested in acquiring one of these sculptures, applications are available online at www.cityofames.org/NeighborhoodSculpture and must be submitted by Friday, Dec. 18. Selected neighborhoods will be notified in early spring 2021 pending City Council approval.

“Buddy Bronson,” by Steve Reddell, is currently on display on Main Street and is available for the Neighborhood Sculpture Program.

This press release was produced by the City of Ames. The views expressed here are the author’s own.