Native Flower Inspired Sculpture at Kroc Center Augusta

The Greater Augusta Arts Council, on behalf of the Kroc Center Augusta and funded by the Georgia Rehabilitation Institute, is requesting proposals from qualified sculptors or artist teams to create a unique, durable, low-maintenance, meaningful, and beautiful sculpture to be placed at the east entrance to the Kroc Center Augusta at 1833 Broad St. Augusta, GA 30904. The purpose of the sculpture is to tie in with the flower themed sculptures along the nearby Augusta Canal and welcome visitors into the Kroc Center. The proposed location is a prominent point where visitors enter the Kroc Center Campus. The location will include a 5' round cement sculpture pad. The base of submitted sculptures must not exceed 5' wide. The round concrete pad is 5' wide, 6" deep with rebar 12 inches on center, 2" above ground grade. Concrete was pressurized at 3000 psi. Artists will be required to install their work properly and securely on the provided pad. The sculpture is intended to last for 50 years minimum in good condition, with minimal maintenance, and to incorporate and interpret the themes flowering plant life native to Augusta, GA. Every artist who applies for this call is strongly encouraged to research the history, purpose, programs, scholarship, and physical grounds of the Salvation Army Kroc Center and Georgia Rehabilitation Institute to gain a better understanding of the partners involved in this project. Artists are also encouraged to research flowering plant life native to Augusta, Ga to act as inspiration for their sculpture proposal submission. The Georgia Native Plant Society is great research starting point.