Call for Artists – 2025 Annual Outdoor Public Art Exhibition

February 10, 2025

The City of Lawrence and the Lawrence Cultural Arts Commission (LCAC) are excited to announce an open call for professional artists (18+) to participate in the 2025 Annual Outdoor Public Art Exhibition. Previously known as the Outdoor Downtown Sculpture Exhibition (ODSE), this long-standing event has showcased artists since its launch in 1988, offering a platform for creative expression in public spaces.

• Awards: Selected artists will receive a $1,750 honorarium for each selected or commissioned work.
• Panel: Applications will be reviewed by a Cultural Arts Commission committee.
• Entry Deadline: The entry deadline is 11:00 p.m. Sunday, March 9, 2025.

The full Call for Artists and online application form is here: lawrenceks.org/odse

Contact: Porter Arneill, 785-832-3449 | parneill@lawrenceks.org

Media Contact: City Communications, citycommunications@lawrenceks.org

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