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Salem 400+ Sculpture Commission
City of Salem Public Art Commission
January 19, 2026Salem, MA, USA
A public art commission for a sculptural work to celebrate Salem's 400+ anniversary. The project seeks to honor Indigenous presence and layered histories, with a unique requirement to incorporate a salvaged granite slab from Old Town Hall.
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$25,000 commission budget. Semi-finalists receive a $500 fee to develop a detailed design proposal.
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US residents, aged 18+.
Dates & details
- Programme dates
- Installation required by June 30, 2026
- Duration
- Permanent installation
- Language
- English
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$25,000
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Free
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