Call Description

PROJECT DETAILS

The Town of Windsor’s SoL of Windsor sculpture walk showcases seven sculptures on the west end of Windsor Lake, along the Dr. Tom Jones Trail. The Dr. Tom Jones Trail sees over 150,000 visitors a year. The sculptures will be installed on August 31st - September 1st, 2026 and unveiled, with dedicated public art tours, during the Windsor Harvest Festival, September 5th, 2026. This event draws over 10,000 visitors to the Town each year.

Each selected artist will receive a $2,000 stipend, for large works (fitting on our 4'X5' plinths) or $1,200 for small works (fitting our 2'X2' plinths). At the conclusion of the season, one sculpture will be awarded the People's Choice award of $750 based on community votes. Artists are required to be living or working in Colorado or a neighboring state (Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Arizona, Utah and Wyoming).

Application deadline: April 6, 2026, at 10:59 PM Mountain Time

Application Requirements

Application Guidelines & Requirements
All applications must include the following:

• Digital images of the sculpture(s) being submitted for consideration:
  • Please include no more than FIVE digital images of each sculpture.
  • Please only submit artworks that are available for display for the entire duration of the season; do not submit images of past works or works that are not available or eligible for selection.
  • If you are submitting an artwork that has not been fabricated, be sure to include detailed plans/drawings that accurately depict the final sculpture. Artworks that differ dramatically from submitted designs may not be accepted.
  • All image files must be uploaded in .jpg format, as required by CaFE.
• Artwork details (as outlined in CaFE upload process including title, media, dimensions, date, etc.)
• (Optional) Drawing/Photo/Description of the base of each artwork and how it will attach to the pedestals.

Artists may submit a maximum of FIVE sculptures for consideration, and each sculpture must be submitted as a separate application.

Artwork Requirements

Sculptures should be garden size or larger.  The artwork must be designed and fabricated for long-term outdoor durability and ease of maintenance, including strong winds (This site sees winds reaching over 80mph). Acceptable materials include metal, stone, or similarly durable. Sculptures taller than 12 feet may need stamped engineer drawings to be submitted for permit prior to installation. Artwork must be able to be welded to a metal display base.

All SoL of Windsor sculpture locations are in highly visible, public areas along a heavily used community trail. Artworks must conform to the following guidelines for pedestrian safety:

• Artwork must not weigh more than 5,000 lbs.
• 3 of the 7 plinths are 2'X2'X2' tall, with a 20"X20" steel plate inset to weld onto.
• 1 of the 7 plinths is a 3' tall 2' cylinder, with a 20" circular steel plate to be welded onto.
• 3 of the 7 plinths are ground level pads 4X5', with 2 - 3'X1.5' steel plates to be welded onto.

Timeline

April 6, 2026 - Application Deadline
Late April 2026 - Review applications and notify artists
August 31 - September 1, 2026 - Installation of Sculptures

September 5, 2026 – Unveiling of sculptures at Windsor Harvest Festival

August 2027 – Deinstallation of sculptures
Applications must be received by April 6, 2026, at 10:59 PM Pacific Time

Inquiries can be directed to Chris Bates,
Arts and Exhibits Specialist: cbates@windsorgov.com

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility
Open to work by artists or artist teams living or working in Colorado or a neighboring state (Arizona, Kansas, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Utah and Wyoming). Applicants may submit up to five sculptures for consideration.