Finlay Park is Columbia’s (SC) primary urban park, which consists of 17.5 acres in the heart of downtown. The revitalization of Finlay Park respects original iconic features within the park, while also incorporating community driven goals in the new construction. One Columbia is now accepting proposals for public sculptures in Finaly Park.

  
All work must meet the following criteria to be eligible for consideration:

* Be able to withstand a high traffic, public, family park environment for a period of two years, while taking into consideration the safety of the audience and other outdoor elements.
* Be capable of withstanding adverse weather conditions common to South Carolina (high humidity, hot temperatures, heavy rain, frequent thunderstorms, etc.)
* Be maintenance free for the duration of the two-year exhibition. Materials with potential problems with rust and fading should be avoided.
* Work must have been completed within the last five years (2019 or after.)
* Be built in a manner to fit a 4' x 4' concrete pad and allow fastening to the pad with anchor bolts measuring 5/8” (unless an optional anchoring system is provided by the artist and approved by the city prior to installation.)
* Work may not have been previously displayed within the City of Columbia or previously submitted for this competition.
* Only entries that have been completed, or that are guaranteed to be completed three months before installation, are eligible. If a proposal is submitted and proof of completion is not received by three months prior to installation the work will be disqualified.

  
**Timeline:**

* Install Accepted Sculptures: September 8-13, 2025
* Park Grand Opening: October 2025
* Deinstallation of Sculptures: July 9 – July 10, 2027

**Exhibition** in Finlay Park.

  
**Budget:**

Each artist selected for the exhibition will receive a $2,000 honorarium to cover transportation, insurance, installation, and de-installation of the sculpture. Any additional costs are the sole responsibility of the artist. Sale of exhibited artwork will be encouraged and a 30% commission on works sold during the exhibition will remain with the City in the Public Art Maintenance Fund.

  
**Awards:**

Best in Show: $2,500

2nd Place: $1,000

Honorable Mention: $500

People’s Choice: $500

Grand Total $24,500

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