Sculpture on the Lawn 2026

Orange County Arts & Cultural Affairs and the Public Art Review Board invite artists to submit work—existing or conceptual—for the 11th annual Sculpture on the Lawn exhibition, an outdoor display featured at the entrance to the Orange County Administration Center (201 S. Rosalind Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801). The works are visible to approximately 10,000 people daily. Up to four sculptures will be selected for display from January 2026 to January 2027.

Sculpture on the Lawn is open to experienced professional sculptors as well as students and emerging artists who specialize in the design, construction, and installation of outdoor sculptures. Selection criteria focus on creativity, site appropriateness, and durability. Artworks must be structurally sound and able to withstand an outdoor environment in a largely unsupervised area. Orlando has a subtropical climate that is hot and humid with intense sun and seasonal heavy rains and hurricane-force winds. Orange County provides 12' x 12' concrete pads, and sculptures must be firmly secured to the pads. Sculptures may have electrical components, as electrical outlets are available at each pad. There is a 6-foot minimum height preference with no maximum height limit. The sculpture base must fit within the 12' x 12' pad.

Each selected artist will be awarded $5,000 as a fee for the annual loan of artwork and to help offset transportation, installation, and housing costs. A payment of $4,000 will be made upon installation, and $1,000 will be paid upon removal. Orange County will insure artwork up to its stated value or $50,000, whichever is less, for theft or major vandalism once installed. The artist is responsible for repairs due to fabrication defects or reasonable wear and tear. Artists may submit up to five applications, with each sculpture submitted as a separate application. Submit a minimum of 1 image and maximum of 5 images of finished works or conceptual drawings. If submitting a proposed work, provide additional information assuring the Selection Panel of completion and installation by January 2026, along with examples of past work. Clearly indicate if work is existing or proposed, and remove artist names and watermarks from images. Installation is scheduled for January 15, 2026, with an opening reception on January 16, 2026. Sculpture removal is January 21, 2027. Contact: Dawn Knight, Public Art Project Coordinator, at [email protected] or 407-836-5540.