The Warren Arts and Cultural Commission (WACC) is issuing its next call for a second sculpture to be showcased along the East Bay Bike Path in town at the corner of Child Street and Railroad Avenue.

“Celeste” by Chris Plaisted, was the first sculpture to be a part of the commission's Rotating Sculpture Program and has been displayed since September 2024.

The next selected sculpture will be exhibited between July 2025-June 2026. A $2,000 honorarium will be paid to the artist as well as public recognition and an opportunity for sales.

The sculpture will be located in a high traffic area and shall be evaluated to ensure that it does not present a hazard to public safety. Artwork must also be able to withstand variable temperatures and weather conditions.

Program Guidelines:
• Pieces must be aesthetically appropriate for display in a public space. When reviewing pieces for consideration, safety to the public (i.e. no sharp edges, no points, no breakable or bendable components, no climbing hazards, etc.) and durability will be priorities for acceptance. Height shall not create a balance hazard.
• The sculpture must be able to be structurally secured to a concrete pad with bolts.
• Materials may include but are not limited to: metal, wood, plastic, stone, ceramic or any other durable material that can withstand variable temperatures and weather conditions.
• Selected Artwork must be installed by July 13 and removed at the end of June 2026.
• The Artist may sell the exhibiting artwork during the scheduled time period. However, exhibiting artwork may not be removed until the exhibition has concluded in June 2026.
• The Artist will be responsible for identifying any existing or projected maintenance requirements and be available for upkeep and maintenance throughout the duration of the exhibition.
• The Artist is responsible for transporting, installing, and removing the artwork after the display period in accordance with the timeline agreed upon with the Warren Arts and Cultural Commission. The Town/ WACC shall oversee installation.
• The Artist is responsible for providing proof of general liability insurance.
• The selected Artist will receive a $2,000 honorarium.

Selection process:
Sculpture entries shall be scored by a jury consisting of community members and representatives from the Warren Arts and Cultural Commission. Artists from the top three scored pieces will be interviewed to discuss their sculpture. The selected artist must enter into a contractual agreement approved by the Town of Warren and must provide proof of general liability insurance.

Exhibition deadlines and schedules:
• Submission deadline: On or before June 1
• Interviews and artist notifications: by June 15
• Installation dates: July 1-13 (to be coordinated with WACC and DPW)
• Take-down dates (responsibility of artist): June 15-30, 2026 (to be coordinated with WACC and DPW)

Application Requirements:
• Each application should contain images of one single piece of art.
• Up to 5 images of the SAME piece can be submitted per application.
• If you wish to submit more than one piece of art, you must do so via separate applications. You can submit up to 3 different pieces, via 3 separate applications.
• Proof of General Liability Insurance will be requested
• Deadline for submission is on or before June 1
Each application must include the following in ONE single PDF document titled with artist’s last name:
• Cover page: Name, phone, email, title of artwork, textual description of the artwork, dimensions of the artwork
• Photos of work: up to 5 images
• Schedule of maintenance: artwork must be maintained in pristine condition in high traffic area
• Artist credentials: CV/resume (required); Artist statement (optional)

Applications should be emailed to WarrenArtsCC@gmail.com by June 1.

For more information about the Warren Arts and Cultural Commission's latest "Call for Art" scan the QR code.