Springfield Art Museum seeks artists for Route 66 sculpture project

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Springfield Art Museum has announced a new Route 66 sculpture series to place citywide sculptures around Springfield and across the Ozarks in 2026.
According to a Springfield Art Museum social media post, the museum has announced the Springfield 66 Centennial Sculpture Series, which will feature designed Route 66 shield sculptures being displayed starting in spring 2026.
The museum is seeking artists who are interested in showcasing a story of community, heritage and imagination for the project, the post says.
New pavilion at Springfield city park is cooperative effort of MDC and other partners
Artists will receive a blank Route 66 emblem sculpture canvas to bring their creative skills to life for the Springfield 66 marketing campaign.
The museum says that artists must present a submission between June 1 to July 27, 2025, for the project. Artists will be notified for approval by Monday, September 1.
For more information on the project, visit the museum's website.
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