9th Annual Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition in Cary, NC

Sculpture artists from across the nation are invited to participate in the 2016 Cary Visual Art Outdoor Sculpture Competition & Exhibition, running July 15, 2016 through June 16, 2017. Organized and presented by Cary Visual Art with the support of the Town of Cary, this exhibition offers established and emerging artists the opportunity to display their sculptures throughout downtown Cary, North Carolina.

Up to ten finalists will be selected for installation on the Town Hall Campus and throughout downtown Cary. Each finalist whose work is installed will receive a $1,500 honorarium to offset transportation and incidental expenses. One Best in Show award of $3,000 will be selected by jurors Bill Rodgers and Juliana Novozhilova. Honoraria checks will be distributed the day of installation. A W-9 form must be completed by the artist before payment can be made.

Eligibility: Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and reside in the U.S. Entry fee is $35 for the first two images, with an additional $5 per image for up to 10 total images. Sculptures must be suitable for outdoor installation, capable of withstanding adverse weather conditions, fabricated with non-hazardous materials, and maintenance-free for the duration of the exhibition. Works must be able to be structurally secured to a 4' x 4' or 5' x 5' concrete pad with anchor bolts or in another fashion acceptable to both CVA and the Town of Cary. Installation takes place Friday, July 15, 2016, and artists are responsible for delivery and installation of their sculptures. De-installation must occur between June 12-16, 2017. All sculptures sold during or as a result of the exhibition will be assessed a 30% commission by Cary Visual Art, Inc. Artists are advised to insure their artwork as neither Cary Visual Art nor the Town of Cary insures outdoor works.