Time is running out for an annual contest that puts creativity to the test.

Jefferson Matters Executive Director Matt Wetrich says Ring Out for Art allows sculptors to submit entries for a chance to win not only money but the right to be on display on the Greene County Courthouse south plaza, which the finalists are initially decided by a committee with the Tower View Team.

“Pick the four favorites, it’s kind of a big cast of crew voting for the top four vote-getters get to live on the plaza there. And then over the summer, we’ll do the ‘People’s Choice’ and then you (the People’s Choice winner) get to stay throughout the year.”

Wetrich points out there are entries from different states and there is a $1,000 stipend from Home State Bank for each of the four finalists to help make their creations a reality. The winner will then receive an additional $500. The 2023 winner was Drew Evans-Arcenas from Marion, Iowa. Wetrich adds the Greene County Board of Supervisors is another partner with this contest. 

The deadline for submissions is by 5pm on Friday, February 2nd. Click the link below for a copy of the application. https://form.jotform.com/232926898200058