Siloam Springs seeks proposals for three downtown art installations

Main Street Siloam Springs is looking for artists to provide three outdoor art installations and is seeking proposals. Any form of public art suitable for outdoor installation (including sculpture, murals, sidewalk painting, etc.) will be accepted and may be on any theme or subject inspiring to the artist and suited for public display, the group noted in a release.

Artists whose work is chosen will receive $800 in funding for supplies, the cost of installation, and payment. Outdoor art installations will remain in place in downtown Siloam Springs for a one year period.

Each of the pieces selected will be revealed during Beyond the Frame: Experiencing Art in Downtown Siloam Springs, a series of exciting summer art events featuring an outdoor art market and art walk with indoor gallery exhibits.

The deadline for proposals is Friday May. 1, and artists will be notified by Friday, May 15 of their selection and further timelines.

Applications are also being accepted for outdoor art market vendors and artists whose work will be featured in indoor gallery exhibits as part of the art walk. Applications to participate in the art market or indoor gallery exhibits can be accessed through this website link. .

The outdoor art installations are part of the Downtown Connectivity and Master Plan which was developed by Main Street Siloam Springs and unanimously adopted by the City of Siloam Springs Board of Directors in 2014 with the input of more than 500 community members. The group has slated May 9, June 13, July 11 and August 8 as summer art events that will feature the chosen projects.