24th Florida Outdoor Sculpture Competition

The City of Lakeland, Florida, is accepting submissions from sculptors to participate in the 24th Annual Florida Outdoor Sculpture Competition. Selected sculptures will be exhibited in downtown Lakeland for one year, from February 2024 through February 2025. Works will be juried by representatives from the City of Lakeland, the Polk Museum of Art, and members of the local art community. A People's Choice Award will be given based on community voting.

This call is open to all sculptors working in North America. The entry deadline is December 31, 2023, with a $25 non-refundable application fee per artist. Submissions must include images of up to three works (3 views each in .jpg format), an image list with dimensions in feet (h x w x d), estimated weight, value, and other applicable notes, and an optional professional résumé and artist statement. Each artist selected will receive a $1,700 honorarium to cover transportation, installation, de-installation, and incidental expenses. An additional $1,700 People's Choice Award is available.

Work must be suitable for outdoor installation and must be structurally secured and surface mounted to a concrete pad with anchor bolts or similar devices; capable of withstanding adverse weather conditions including high winds, high temperatures, heavy rain, and storms; able to withstand a high traffic public park environment; designed with audience safety in mind; and maintenance-free during the exhibition period. All entries must be completed prior to submission—no incomplete works, project proposals, or previously displayed works will be considered. Sculptures must be installed no later than March 1, 2024, and removed by January 31, 2025. Installation must be accomplished by the artist or their representative using their own tools, though crane access is available with advance notice. Artists may sell their work during the exhibition period, but it must remain on-site for the duration. The City of Lakeland will provide insurance throughout the exhibition period. Contact: [email protected]