2023 Sculpture Exhibition

The Clear Lake Arts Center invites sculptors to submit applications for the annual exhibition in the Sukup Lakeside Courtyard. Seven sculptural art pieces will be selected for temporary display from May 20 to October 20, 2023. Sculptures will be installed within two weeks prior to the exhibition and uninstalled within two weeks after. A celebration for the show is planned for June 3rd, 2023.

Applications are open to professional, student, and amateur sculptors of all backgrounds over the age of 18 residing or working in Iowa or the surrounding states. You may submit up to two entries with three to five images each. All work must be original in concept, composition, and execution. Selected artists will receive an $800 stipend for the loan of their artwork, payable after installation is completed and inspected. Each artist retains ownership of their work. Pieces can be sold at any time during the exhibition but must remain in place for the duration. A 25% commission of any piece sold will go to the Clear Lake Arts Center to support next year's exhibition.

Sculptures will be evaluated on artistic merit, creativity, innovation, technical skill, and imagination. All submissions must be of sound construction and able to remain in excellent condition during adverse weather. 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. Artworks cannot exceed a sales value of $25,000. Artists must expect that sculpture may be climbed or marked on during the exhibition.