Philomath Downtown Temporary Art Program 2026-2028
Call for artists to create rotating sculptures on downtown plinths. $1,500 honorarium per sculpture with two-year lease agreement.
The City of Philomath is launching a new temporary art program seeking artists to create rotating sculptures for downtown locations. The Philomath Downtown Temporary Art Program 2026-2028 will feature up to six sculptures placed on existing concrete plinths installed as part of the Downtown Philomath Safety and Streetscape Improvements Project. These plinths are strategically located throughout the downtown area, with six being considered for the first round of installations.
Selected artists will receive a $1,500 honorarium per sculpture and will enter into a two-year lease agreement with the city. This represents an opportunity for artists to have their work displayed in a prominent public location while receiving compensation for their contribution to the community's cultural landscape.
The Philomath Public Art Committee will finalize the call for artists at their meeting on January 22, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at Philomath City Hall. The meeting will be livestreamed on the city's YouTube channel for those unable to attend in person. Following the committee's review and approval, the official call for artists is expected to be published on February 2, 2026.
This program is part of the city's broader initiative to develop a comprehensive public art plan designed to provide a roadmap for implementing and sustaining public art projects throughout Philomath. The program aims to enhance the downtown area's aesthetic appeal while supporting local and regional artists.