Lexington, Mo. Community Betterment Association is seeking submissions for an outside sculpture to be placed in downtown Lexington commemorating the 200 year anniversary (Bi-Centennial) of its history and look to the future. The funding is as a result of community-wide donations to showcase the Bi-Centennial celebration. Lexington Community Betterment Association (L.C.B.A.), which is a 40-year old organization, is the vehicle for the funding.
The sculpture must be durable, need little maintenance, be pleasing to the eye and have discernable meaning for the town. It will be outside so subject to all kinds of weather and temperatures. At this point the projected approximate height would be 5-8 feet. It should be set up on a foundation to facilitate lawn-mowing at the placement site. The contract is for up to $6,000. We would like the artist there to supervise placement but we should be able to provide the physical support. The sculpture will be on the lawn of Lexington City Hall at 919 Franklin in Lexington (shown below).
The Lexington Tourism website is Visitlexingtonmo.com for some orientation of the town’s history for the project.
There will be a selection committee to evaluate the proposals.
PROJECT TIMELINE:
Artist proposals due April 2, 2024
Finalist artists follow-up discussions completed April 30, 2024
Artist selection made May 7, 2024
Art completion target Sep 20, 2024
Art installation target Sep 27, 2024
Artist proposals must state:
1) Artist name, address, and contact email and phone number
2) Concept and sketch of the art
3) Material(s) to be used, installation process, and maintenance requirements.
4) Time frame for start to completion
5) Experience of the artist with pictures if appropriate
6) References for the artist
The selected artist and L.C.B.A. will sign a contract. Release of funds will be determined by proposed start and completion dates.
Proposals are due April 2, 2024
Proposals can be emailed to lexartscouncil@yahoo.com or mailed to:
LCBA – Art project
P.O. Box 529
Lexington, MO 64067
Please feel free to ask questions.
The contact people are:
Tom Beard 816-786-7907 lexartscouncil@yahoo.com
Nekie Kramer 660-232-0042 Nekie2k@gmail.com