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The Public Art Commission of Huntersville, NC, is seeking six (6) pieces of leasable outdoor sculpture to be installed for two years on the Downtown Greenway running through Holbrook Park in town of Huntersville, NC (the “Town”).

Exhibition Site:

This sculpture exhibition is located in Holbrook Park along the Downtown Greenway, which is part of a larger greenway vision for the town, The Huntersville Vine.

The Downtown Greenway includes sites for public art, functional items such as benches, swings, and a shelter. It also features areas for active play, including pickleball/tennis courts, two playgrounds, and bike racks.

The Huntersville Vine is both symbolic and practical—feeding culture and commerce within the community, connecting residents to each other and local businesses, and nurturing the environment by providing a habitat that benefits all.

Sculpture

The committee is seeking original artworks that may be functional or non-functional, temporary or permanent, in any media suitable for outdoor public space. All sculptures must meet the following requirements:

1. The work must be structurally sound, either standing alone or secured to a 4’ x 4’ concrete pad. It must be large enough to be clearly visible.
2. The work must be capable of withstanding adverse weather conditions, including hot summers, cold winters, rain, wind, and snow.
3. The work must be safe for pedestrian interaction, minimizing the risk of injury. It must not include moving parts or hazardous materials.
4. The work must be original and preferably (but not required) relate to features of Huntersville and the Huntersville Vine.
5. The work must be available for a two-year period, from installation in late September 2025 to removal in early August 2027.

General Information

Installation:

Selected artists are responsible for transporting their work to and from the site. The town will cover installation site preparation costs and provide adequate staff, along with any heavy equipment (e.g., crane or forklift) needed to assist with installations.

Purchases:

Artists are responsible for the negotiation and sale of their sculptures. However, the Huntersville Public Art Commission will make every effort to promote the artwork to potential buyers.

Purchased sculptures will be available for pickup at the end of the exhibition. If a sculpture is sold while on exhibit—or within six (6) months after its removal—the artist must pay the Huntersville Parks & Recreation Department a 20% commission fee. These fees will be used to fund future Huntersville SculpTOURs.

Exhibition Calendar

• Application Period: February 3, 2025 – June 6, 2025
• Notification to Selected Artists: July 14, 2025
• Sculpture Installation: September 8–26, 2025
• Huntersville SculpTOUR Opening: October 2025