The Charleston Missouri Landmark Project

04/20/2026

Warm thanks to the 700+ people who attended the exhibition of design proposals during the festival. We had so many positive conversations about the artists ideas and such a warm welcome.

The exhibition will now continue at 101 The Old Pharmacy until 17th May, Weds, Thurs, Fri 5-7pm and Sat and Sun 1-4pm.

04/19/2026

Lovely article in the Sikeston Standard Democrat about the Charleston Landmark Project and presentation by Mayor Jason Oliver and City Manager Greg Luehmann of a plaque of appreciation to Mary Manley for her generous support for the project. Thanks Thomas Davis

04/19/2026

If you are heading down for the Charleston Dogwood-Azalea Festival 5k Race today then call in to 101 the old Pharmacy on Main Street and vote for your favourite artists idea to create a landmark artwork for Charleston! We are open 10-4pm

04/18/2026

We were delighted to speak to Morgan Johnson on -TV about the Charleston Landmark Project!

We are open Sunday 10-4pm - come and see the artists ideas?

The 58th annual Dogwood Azalea Festival kicked off yesterday.

04/18/2026

Congratulations to everyone who took part in the parade today! The rain won’t get us down! Look out for Mary Manley in the lead car!

04/18/2026

Our exhibition of artists proposals is open again today and on Sunday from 10am till 4pm at 101 the Old Pharmacy on MainStreet, Charleston Mo

We have had great visitors so far and you can see the artists proposals and short films and then vote for your favourite idea!

04/17/2026

Great to welcome Superintendent Jamarcus Williams to our exhibition and to meet our project sponsor Mary Manley.

We are open 10-4 each day of the

04/17/2026

Great to welcome students from Charleston High School and St Henry’s Catholic School to our exhibition of artists proposals for the Charleston Landmark Project.

Call in and visit during the Dogwood - Azalea Festival, Charleston, Missouri

We are open 10am to 4pm each day of the festival!

04/17/2026

Charleston R1 School District Superintendent, Jamarcus Williams, and JAG Specialist, Kyle Johnson took several students to view the artist renderings for the Landmark Project, at 101 N Main St today. Please remember to stop by and vote for your favorite!

04/16/2026

It was great to talk to Ella Tisley @ KRCU Public Radio about the The Charleston Missouri Landmark Project
Our exhibition is now open. 10am to 4pm everyday until Sunday.

The Charleston Missouri Landmark Project, led by arts consultant Matthew Jarrett and funded by native benefactor Mary Manley, attracted 140 international applicants—narrowed down to six shortlisted artists—proposing large-scale, kinetic sculptures. Each is designed to transform on the hour and a...

04/15/2026

Our exhibition of six artists design proposals will be open for the next four days from 10am to 4pm as part of the Dogwood - Azalea Festival, Charleston, Missouri

Call in to 101 The Old Pharmacy on North Main Street and explore the artists models, films and design boards, have a friendly chat and vote for your favourite creative concept!

03/30/2026

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