Call to Artists

THE SCULPTUREWALK 2012 CALL TO ARTISTS IS LOCATED HERE, CLICK TO DOWNLOAD.

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES FOR SCULPTORS IS THE SCULPTUREWALK AVERA HOSPITAL  25 SCULPTURE INDOOR PROGRAM, AND THE NEW SCULPTUREWALK UNIVERSITY OF SIOUX FALLS 12 SCULPTURE PROGRAM.

WE HAVE SOLD 90 SCULPTURES OVER 7 1/2 YEARS  AND HAVE A 15 SCULPTURE LEASE PROGRAM.

SculptureWalk is an exhibit of original outdoor sculptures displayed year around in downtown Sioux Falls, South Dakota, a progressive community of 150,000. 

SculptureWalk is a 501c3 non-profit volunteer organization and all money raised goes directly into the program. 

The sculptures are owned by the artists and loaned to the exhibit. This will be our 6th year.  All sculptures are insured for liability and physical damage.  We actively promote the sale of sculptures to the public and 63 sculptures were soldand 5 commissions occurred during the first five years. Eighteen sculptures have been leased.  SculptureWalk receives 25% commission on sold and commissioned works. 

Sculptors may submit up to four original sculpture entries. 

All SculptureWalk artists receive a travel reimbursements as explained in the Call to Artists. The formula is up to 50 cents a mile round-trip if traveling to Sioux Falls, and up to $500 for shipping expenses if sculpture is shipped to Sioux Falls. Two nights accommodations at the Holiday Inn City Centre in downtown Sioux Falls is also provided on delivery weekend in May.

Most of the sculptures will be displayed on 3' or 4' high quartize pedestals, 25" to 60" sculptures look fantastic on these pedestals.  Larger sculptures will be placed on concrete pads.  We ask sculptors to secure steel plates to the bottom of the sculptures because all sculptures will be welded down for security and safety - Photos on right show examples of a pedestal with  "A Book for Everyone" sculpture by James Haire, and concrete pad with Susan Geissler's "The Potato Man".

Our objective is to have a well balanced exhibit with all styles, types, materials and sizes of sculptures.

All sculptures need to be made of durable material for the year-long outdoor weather and constructed with safety in mind for display in a public setting.

General Information -

• Deadline - All entries must be postmarked no later than October 15, 2011. We encourage early entry.
• Originality - All entries must be original works of submitting sculptors
• Entry Fee - $25.00 per sculpture, but free if submitted before September 1, 2011
  
• Acceptance -  The entries are seleccted for entry with notification of results by November 15, 2011
• Best of Show Awards- All entries are judged  for Best of Show by 3 very well known and respected art experts
• All sculptors will receive further program information after entry is accepted.
• Each sculpture is assigned a time for placement. There will be a team of 4 lifters with a welder that assist the sculptor with placement.  The lifters move the sculpture to the base and it is welded down.  The whole process usually takes about 5-10 minutes and then the sculptor is free to enjoy the city.
• Sculptors can make arrangements for early placement if necessary

                        AWARDS -  $15,000

Best of Show
Overall -                     $3,000

Best of Show - Bronze
1st Place                    $2,000
2nd Place                   $1,000
3rd Place                    $   500

Best of Show - Other Material     
1st Place                    $2,000
2nd Place                   $1,000
3rd Place                    $   500

Peoples Choice - 
1st Place                    $3,000 & Sculpture purchased to $15,000
2nd Place                   $1,000
3rd Place                    $   500

Random drawing for non winners - 5 at $100