2025 Invitation to Sculptors

Indiana University Kokomo invites artists to participate in a juried, on-loan, outdoor sculpture exhibit on the Kokomo campus. Selected artists will enter into an Art Loan Agreement with IU Kokomo and receive an honorarium of $2,000 per piece. The third installment of this exhibit will run from July 2025 through July 2027.

Artists may submit up to three sculptures for consideration, with each submission considered separately. Each submission must include a bio/resume describing exhibition history, three images of the work (front, back, and one detail), dimensions (HxWxD), and stated insurance value. Sculptures must fit on 8' x 8' cement pads and use welded tabs or similar easy-install methods. Artwork must be constructed of durable materials to withstand year-round Indiana weather. Fragile or dangerous works will not be accepted.

Deadline for submissions is May 1, 2025. The jury will notify selected artists by May 8, 2025. Delivery and installation will occur between July and mid-August 2025. Selected artists are responsible for transportation to and from the installation site; the university will supervise installation and insure the artwork for the duration of the exhibit. Sculptures must be removed within one month prior to the exhibit's closing in August 2027. Artists must own the rights to the artwork and it must be available for the full two-year exhibition period.