Percival Plinth Project 2026
Deadline
January 6, 2026
69 days left
Application Fee
FREE
Rewards
Multiple Rewards
Interest
High
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About This Opportunity
The City of Olympia is seeking up to 18 loaned sculptures from Washington and Oregon state artists for temporary outdoor display on Percival Landing, a waterfront park at the southernmost end of the Puget Sound in view of the state capitol located in Olympia, WA. Selected artists receive a $1,000 honorarium for the one-year loan of their work and are eligible for consideration for the Peoples’ Prize purchase award of up to $10,000, where one sculpture is selected for purchase by public vote and added to the City’s public art collection.
The City of Olympia is committed to being an inclusive, affirming and equitable place where community members and staff can live, play and work. We adhere to the non-discriminatory treatment of all persons in employment and the delivery of services and resources. We strongly encourage people who are Black or Indigenous, people of color, transgender, non-binary, LGBTQ, immigrants, people with disabilities, and women to apply.
All works are displayed on stainless steel pedestals and attached via a [**connector plate**](https://www.olympiawa.gov/Document_center/Community/Arts,%20Cultures%20&%20Heritage/Public%20Art/plinth-plate-attachment-100523.pdf) provided by the City.
New works are installed in June followed by a community celebration to welcome the new works to the landing, kicking-off one month of public voting for the Peoples’ Prize.
What You'll Get
Types: EXHIBITION, FUNDING, CASHPRIZE
Selected artists receive a $1,000 honorarium for the one-year loan of their work and are eligible for consideration for the Peoples’ Prize purchase award of up to $10,000, where one sculpture is selected for purchase by public vote and added to the City’s public art collection. Exhibition in Olympia.
Application Requirements
- ARTWORK_PORTFOLIO
- APPLICATION_FORMS
- Artist/art teams may submit up to two (2) entries, with three to five (3-5) images each. (Artist/art teams wishing to submit two entries must submit two separate applications. Each application should include only 1 (one) work of art with 3-5 different views of the same artwork. Eg. Front, back, side, detail, etc.)
Eligibility
Geographic Requirements
Oregon, OR, US
Other Requirements
**Artist Eligibility** Washington and Oregon state sculptors, 18 years of age or older. Artists may not submit works previously exhibited on the Percival Plinths. Each sculpture submitted through CAFE must be available for exhibition June 2026-June 2027, and for potential purchase. **Artwork Specifications** Sculpture must be made of durable materials and finishes intended for exterior exhibition near salt water. Suitable materials include, but are not limited to, bronze, aluminum, steel, stone and concrete. The work must also be maintenance-free and graffiti resistant. Work must be able to be welded to a stainless steel connector plate. The City will provide welding services. Artists may also pick up the connector plate in advance and connect their work themselves, if they choose. Maximum weight allowed is 250 lbs. for City installation, with a center of gravity within 9” of the center of base plate, and within 42” of the top of the base plate.
City of Olympia
Olympia, US
Verified Organization
Active since 2020
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Don't miss out on this opportunity. Applications close on January 6, 2026.