Jordan Art walk

You are invited to submit a sculpture for placement in a art walk exhibit in East Jordan, Michigan. Our goal is to integrate works of art into our city’s natural environment that will engage and resonate with our citizens and visitors. East Jordan is located on the South Arm of Lake Charlevoix and at the mouth of the wild and scenic Jordan River in the NW Lower Peninsula. It is a renown nature-based region and is also a renown cultural center. The community is experiencing a renaissance celebrating both of these assets. The Jordan Art Walk, now in its sixth year is one of the may exciting community projects taking place.

 Sculptures will be located along a route connecting the east and west sides of East Jordan, MI. on city property. An attractive new municipal walkway connects the two parts of the city where the Jordan River empties into Lake Charlevoix. This project has added access to pedestrian, bicycle and motorized vehicle traffic. Sculptures will be placed along this pathway and into the downtown area. The art walk is currently anchored by a city park on the west side river estuary and by the municipal harbor/concert shell on the east side. We will add 5-6 sculptures in 2026 to extend the walk.

The sculptures will be in place for 3 years (June 15, 2026-June 2029) and may be for sale by the artist with a 20% commission to the committee. If sold, the work of art will remain in place until the end of the exhibit (or be replaced with another sculpture by the artist with approval of the committee) There is a stipend of $600 for the artists selected for the exhibit. Artists are responsible for installing/ deinstalling their art works. Concrete pads will be provided to fit the works of art. For legal contract, please see https://www.jordanartwalk.org 

Requirements for 3D art.

A jurying committee of local artists and citizens will make selections based on the following criteria:

(1). Artistic merit of the original work.

(2). Art work must be of a safe design, construction, and have the ability to be safely secured.

(3). Art work must be durable for outside display year- round.

(4). Art must be compatible with the unique setting of the East Jordan environs.

Any professional or student 3D artist 18 years or older.