CONCORD, N.C. — The City of Concord Public Art Commission is accepting submissions from artists for the second Downtown Concord Sculpture Show. Selected sculptures will be displayed along the renovated Union Streetscape in downtown Concord.
The show is open to artists who are at least 18 years old and live in the United States. Chosen works will be leased for two years and installed along Union Street. The display will run from March 2027 through March 2029.
Each selected artist will receive a $2,500 stipend. The money is meant to cover the two-year lease, delivery of the piece, and its installation and removal.
The city says the show adds to the downtown experience for residents and visitors. It points to HGTV's description of Concord as one of the "most charming small downtowns in America."
Artists have until the end of the day on Friday, December 11, 2026, to submit their work. Entry forms and submission guidelines are available at concordnc.gov/PublicArtProjects.
