Welcome to The Full Circle Design Competition News & Events page! Here you’ll find a growing archive of news and updates, coverage of the competition from outside media and news organizations, and, as the competition progresses, information about upcoming presentations, talks, public exhibits and other opportunities to engage.
Full Circle Design Competition In the News
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True unity means preserving Syracuse’s Columbus monument (Guest Opinion by Nick Pirro)
Read MoreSyracuse.com | By Nick Pirro | Columbus Monument Corp. In a recent guest opinion, WISH CNY called for Syracuse to “finish what it started” by removing the historic Columbus Monument…
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Thoughtful design of Columbus Circle can reflect our past and future (Guest Opinion by Lisa Romano Moore)
Read MoreSyracuse.com | By Lisa Romano Moore Onondaga Historical Association’s Full Circle Design Competition has the potential to positively transform one of our most historic spaces in our city…
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A competition for a new art installment aims to create historic harmony in downtown Syracuse
Read MoreWAER | By John Smith – Published May 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT Rather than take sides for or against Christopher Columbus’ statue in downtown Syracuse, the…
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Three design teams chosen to redesign Columbus Circle: Who are they?
Read MoreSYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) In two months, the public will get to see three options that could reshape the future of Columbus Circle.
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Three finalists named for Syracuse’s potential Columbus Circle redesign
Read MorePublished: Sep. 10, 2026, 10:07 a.m. – Syracuse.com Three public art design specialists with experience doing projects around the world are vying for the opportunity to remake…
Full Circle Design Competition News Releases
Events Information
Full Circle Design Competition Finalist Presentation
November 10th, 6 p.m. | St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
- What: Meet the three finalists of the competition and hear about their proposed, new concepts to make Syracuse’s Columbus Circle and neighboring Powelson Site a more inclusive site of heritage, history and culture. The presentation is free of charge and open to the public; those wishing to attend are asked to RSVP by calling OHA at 315-428-1864 or emailing OHA here. The presentation will also be livestreamed on the web (details to follow).
- When: November 10th at 6:00 p.m. (doors open at 5:30)
- Where: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church at 220 E. Fayette St., downtown Syracuse
- Also note: Immediately following the presentation, there will be an exhibit opening reception at the Onondaga Historical Association at 321 Montgomery St., just a short walk away.
Full Circle Design Competition Public Exhibition
November 10-24 | OHA museum
- What: See — and experience! — the concepts developed by The Full Circle Design Competition’s three finalists. Each finalist’s unique approach will be displayed/conveyed within the museum’s newly renovated exhibition/community space. Additional information will be available, including video interviews with the finalists. And there will be opportunities for community feedback.
- When: Following an exhibition opening reception the evening of November 10 (see above), the exhibition will be open through November 24, as follows:
- 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday
- 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday
- Where: OHA’s museum located at 321 Montgomery St., downtown Syracuse.