Arts in the Open 2023 Sculpture Competition

A public outdoor sculpture competition sponsored by the City of Sandy Springs in partnership with Art Sandy Springs. Nine sculptures will be selected for prominent display around the four-acre City Green at City Springs, the City's town center. One or more sculptures from the competition will be purchased by the City for permanent installation in public locations throughout Sandy Springs.

Eligibility is open to local, regional, and national artists. There is no entry fee. Artists may submit up to three individual sculptures for consideration. All submissions must be made electronically through CaFE.org and should include a full description of the artwork with a minimum of three photo images (front, side, and back views), up to two videos, an artist's statement, and artist bio. All artwork must be existing works completed prior to submission, suitable for outdoor public display, of high artistic quality, safe for an active pedestrian environment, and appropriate for viewers of all ages. Artwork must require only minimal maintenance and be able to withstand weather, vandalism, and pedestrian contact. All sculptures must be fabricated and finished with non-hazardous materials.

Selected artists will receive a $1,500 honorarium for each piece selected for exhibition. If a piece is purchased by the City, the honorarium will be applied toward the purchase price. Sculptures will be on loan to the City during the exhibition period and may be available for sale to the public. If a sculpture sells, it cannot be removed before the end of the exhibition period. A 20% commission will be paid to Art Sandy Springs for pieces purchased by entities other than the City. Sculpture installation is scheduled for August 14–18, 2023. Artists are responsible for delivering and overseeing installation of their sculpture.