South Main Plaza Art
Calling All Artists!
In celebration of its first five years, artists are invited to submit proposals for artwork inspired by South Main Plaza's whimsical dog fountain! Deadline for proposal submission: July 1, 2025!
The focal point of South Main Plaza is an inviting, fun fountain, inspired by the late world-renowned landscape architect Claude Cormier’s fountain in Toronto’s Berczy Park. The fountain features painted cast aluminum sculptures of 18 dogs, one cat, two pairs of birds, a pony, and an apple.
In the five years since the opening of South Main Plaza, tens of thousands have visited with many becoming inspired to artistically replicate their favorite aspect of this whimsical downtown Mount Vernon attraction! In honor of five years, Friends of South Main Plaza is calling on all artists to send an application to exhibit your special fountain-inspired works in a special celebratory exhibit!
Submission Information
All mediums are permitted and must be family-friendly and gallery ready (All artworks if selected must be finished and either framed or neatly mounted and ready for display). Photos of artistic work are required as a part of electronic submissions. Up to five pieces may be proposed for consideration.
Notification to Artists Regarding Acceptance of Proposal: By July 8, 2025
Accepted Show Pieces Delivery Dates: July 17 or 18, 2025, 1-5 p.m.
Artwork will not be sold during the gallery show.
Any artwork submitted by those under age 18 must have signed consent from a parent or legal guardian, upon acceptance into the exhibition.
DOG FOUNTAIN EXHIBIT
- Schnormeier Gallery
221 S. Main Street, Mount Vernon, OH 43050 - The Annex
12 E. Gambier Street, Mount Vernon, OH 43050
Show Dates: July 28-August 28, 2025
First Friday Reception: Friday, August 1, 6-9 p.m.
Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival: August 7-10, 2025