Call to Artists

THE SCULPTUREWALK 2011 CALL TO ARTISTS IS NOW AVAILABLE. 

NEW IN 2011 - THE UNIVERSITY OF SIOUX FALLS SCULPTUREWALK.  THE UNIVERSITY WILL SELECT SCULPTURES FROM THE 2010 DOWNTOWN PROGRAM AND THOSE WILL BE DISPLAYED ALL YEAR LONG ON THEIR CAMPUS.  ALL ARTISTS WILL RECEIVE A STIPEND AND WILL COMPETE FOR  PEOPLE'S CHOICE AND BEST OF SHOW CASH AWARDS.  IN 2012 THEY WILL SELECT SCULPTURES FROM THE 2011 DOWNTOWN PROGRAM AND THIS PROCESS WILL CONTINUE FAR INTO THE FUTURE.  WE'LL LAUNCH A SALES PROMOTION PROGRAM TO THE SCHOOLS 19,000 ALUMNI.

Open the attached pdf file, complete the entry form on page 3 in detail and mail with two high quality photos of the sculpture(s) and the entry fee ($25 per sculpture) to SculptureWalk, PO Box 1165, Sioux Falls, SD  57101.

Our objective is to have a good balance of figurative, representational, abstract and contemporary sculptures. 

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 occured 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 roundtrip 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 November 1, 2010. We encourage early entry.
• Originality - All entries must be original works of submitting sculptors
• Entry Fee - $25.00 per sculpture
• Acceptance -  The entries are juried for entry with notification of results by November 15, 2010
• 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