Sculpture Salmagundi XXIV (Outdoor Exhibition)

Sculpture Salmagundi XXIV is a national outdoor sculpture competition sponsored by the City of Rocky Mount through the Imperial Centre for the Arts & Sciences. The exhibition brings together a wide variety of artists, materials, and ideas, with the primary purpose of recognizing and promoting excellence in public art and sculpture while encouraging people to explore Downtown Rocky Mount, the Parks, and the Imperial Centre.

Eligibility: Work must be original, executed within the past three years, and not previously exhibited at The Maria V. Howard Arts Center. Any artist 18 years of age or older, living and working in the U.S. is eligible to enter. Work must be suitable for outdoor weather and public interaction for at least one year. Artists may enter up to three works at no charge. Selected sculptures will be exhibited for approximately one year on the grounds of the Imperial Centre, in Downtown Rocky Mount, or in the Rocky Mount Parks System.

Awards: Selected sculptures will receive a $1,000 honorarium to be processed after installation. One work will be selected for an additional $1,000 Best in Show Award, chosen by the juror and announced at the Opening Reception. Sculpture must withstand high traffic, severe weather conditions, and pose no threat to public safety. Works will be secured to concrete pads with anchor bolts unless they meet criteria to be displayed without additional stabilizing devices. Concrete pads range from 4'x4' to 8'x8' squares. Artists are responsible for timely installation and removal of all works by appointment and must submit installation specifications. The Arts Center will supply hammer drill & bits, bolts, socket set, and pre-scheduled backhoe dates. Artists must submit audio for Otocast, a free app that directs viewers to sculptures, provides photos and audio, and serves as a voting portal for the People's Choice Award. Notification of acceptance will be mailed the week of July 13, 2020. The Arts Center will retain a 40% commission on works sold. Accepted entries will be insured by the City of Rocky Mount from installation through removal for 60% of the listed retail price.