Redmond residents who always wanted to be among the art world cognoscenti now have their chance.

The Redmond Committee for Art in Public Places has launched its 2022 “Art Around the Clock” people’s choice ballot.

Art Around the Clock is a free outdoor public art gallery in downtown Redmond, displaying juried sculptures on loan for a two-year term. After two years, the people’s choice-winning sculpture is purchased and becomes part of the gallery’s permanent collection.

The current round of “Art Around the Clock” showcases 17 sculptures with a total value of $175,000. Of those 17, 15 are on the ballot for possible purchase.

Redmond residents can vote for their favorite sculpture online at www.RedmondOregon.gov or submit a ballot at city hall by May 16.

Redmond’s public art program is supported primarily through grants, as well as private monetary and artwork donations.

The “Art Around the Clock” program has invested a little more than $50,000 to purchase the 38 permanent sculptural art currently on display. The total value of Redmond’s public art collection is currently estimated at $818,000.

To learn more about outdoor gallery and other RCAPP programs, visit https://www.redmondoregon.gov/government/commissions-committees/redmond-commission-for-art-in-public-places-rcapp/public-art or facebook.com/RedmondPublicArt.

For more information, contact program coordinator Jaclyn Abslag at 541-923-7763 or Jaclyn.abslag@redmondoregon.gov.