Art in the Heart of Main South

Art in the Heart of Main South is a public art exhibition seeking medium to large-scale sculptures from practicing US sculptors. A panel of visual artists, community activists, and Clark University community relations officers will select seven sculptures for installation on Clark University's campus and in University Park in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Selected artists will receive a $1,500 stipend. Artists are responsible for transporting, installing, and removing their work, with limited volunteer assistance and heavy-duty machinery available on a limited scheduled basis. Sculptures must be suitable for outdoor installation, safe for viewers, and able to withstand extended outdoor exhibition and weather exposure. Works should be well anchored to a base platform, into the earth, or securely suspended from trees. Sharp, pointed pieces below 4 feet should be avoided to prevent injury to viewers. Artists are encouraged to submit pieces with strong color or bright metal, though pieces will not be judged on the basis of color.

Artists may submit up to three existing and/or proposed site-specific sculptures. Each submission should include a drawing with key and scale information, description of the proposed work, and materials. Submit 1-3 JPEG images per piece (1200 pixels on longest side, less than 5 MB) and optionally one video per piece. Preference will be given to work produced within the past three years. The application deadline is July 15, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. CST. Entry fee is $20. Sculptors will be notified August 1, 2023. Installation is scheduled for October 10 & 12, 2023, with the exhibition running October 21, 2023 - June 15, 2024. Removal is scheduled for June 18 & 20, 2024. Clark University and the City of Worcester Parks Department will exercise practical care of sculptures on display, but artists are responsible for their own property and liability insurance.