Submissions are being sought for a new permanent sculpture for Strokestown town centre.
Roscommon County Council’s Arts Office are seeking submissions for a new permanent sculpture, the design of which should consider the architectural significance of the design of the town and buildings and the historical context of the town.
Additionally, the project, which has a commission of €55,000 (inclusive of VAT), notes in its criteria that the design should be an impactful feature that evokes public curiosity and that there should be collaboration with the community in the research of the piece or creation of the work.
Original designs submitted will be assessed by a selection panel including representatives of Strokestown Town Team, Strokestown Tidy Towns Group, Roscommon County Council, a Roscommon-based artist, the National Famine Museum and Scoil Mhuire, Strokestown.
The deadline for stage 1 submissions is 5 pm on Monday, April 7th.
