2020 Sculpture Exhibition

Call for entries from regional sculptors for the 2020 Sculpture Exhibition. The application is open to professional, student, and amateur sculptors of all backgrounds over the age of 18 residing or working in Iowa or surrounding states. Artists may submit up to two entries. The entry fee is $20 per sculpture. Work samples should include 3-6 images of the submitted pieces.

Five sculptors will be selected for the exhibition, running from May 19 to October 20, 2020. Each selected artist will retain ownership of their work and agree to loan it to the exhibition for the specified duration. Selected artists will receive an $800 stipend for the loan of their artwork, payable after installation is completed and inspected by Clear Lake Art Center staff. Pieces can be sold at any time during the exhibition but must remain in place for the duration. A $500 "people's choice" award will go to the piece garnering the most votes. The Clear Lake Arts Center will receive a 40% commission of any piece sold.

Sculptures will be selected by a volunteer panel of Art Supporters based on artistic merit, creativity, innovation, technical skill, and imagination. All submissions must be of sound construction able to remain in excellent condition during adverse weather and offer durability in an outdoor environment. Sculptures must not present a safety risk to the public, should be able to withstand exposure to the elements and unsupervised interaction, and be maintenance-free for the duration of the exhibition. Artists must expect that sculpture may be climbed or marked on during the exhibition. Artworks cannot exceed a sales value of $25,000.