A new mix of sculptures are being installed in downtown St. Joseph for the start of the 2017-18 Sculpture Walk.

Teresa Fankhauser, Ex. Dir with the Allied Arts Council said the 4th Annual Sculpture Walk begins June 9th.  Over the next week, sculptures will continue to be installed at various locations in the downtown area.

“We have 18 sculptures that are basically on loan to us for the year,” Fankhauser said. “We will be very involved in getting the sculptures in and up.”

The sculptures entered into the one-year exhibit will be judged for cash prizes.  A reception and awards

ceremony with be held Friday, June 9.  Following the reception, patrons will take the first official sculpture walk.  Fankhauser said participants in the walk also get to vote on their favorite.

“You can get a brochure anywhere downtown.  A lot of the businesses have them and we always have them at the Allied Arts Council Office and we invite people to go around and take the Sculpture Walk and vote on their favorite,” Fankhauser said. “In January we will announce the People’s Choice winner. That winner also gets a monetary award as well.”

Part of the requirement for the sculptures is that they must be suitable for outdoor installation and able to withstand the elements.  The artwork is scheduled to be de-installed in May. Fankhauser said group tours are available. For more information contact the Allied Arts Council at (816) 233-0231.