Oklahoma City has issued a call for artists to create a permanent sculpture marking the 100th anniversary of historic U.S. Route 66.
The artwork will be placed on or near North Classen Boulevard, part of the original 1926 route. The city invites individual artists or multi-disciplinary teams to submit proposals to design, build and install a piece that includes the following:
- The phrase “Oklahoma City looks mighty pretty” in graphic text
- Depicted musical notes
- Public participation in the creation or installation
- A public event held during or after installation
“The sculpture will be a permanent fixture on Route 66 that will be a destination for travelers for decades,” said Randy Marks, program planner for the Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs. “It should communicate the historic spirit of the highway and complement nearby OKC landmarks such as the Milk Bottle, Gold Dome and Tower Theater sign.”
The project has a budget of $875,000, funded through MAPS 4 as part of the city’s beautification effort…