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Sculpture Open Calls & Commissions

Exhibitions, sculpture prizes, and public art commissions for three-dimensional work. Verified and updated throughout the week.
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Open to all·Ottawa, Canada·Free entry

Ottawa School of Art Call for Exhibition Proposals 2027-2028

Ontario CARFAC artist's exhibition fee paid to the exhibiting artist(s)

The Ottawa School of Art invites artists and collectives to submit proposals for its 2027-2028 exhibition season at two Ottawa venues: the J.W. Stellick Gallery in the ByWard Market and the Orleans Campus Gallery in the Shenkman Arts Centre.

Ottawa School of Art
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4 Sept 2026
PUBPublic Art
Open to all·Moorhead, United States·Free entry

Moorhead Public Art Call 2026

Commission budget of $12,500 for an inspirational and movable art piece.

The City of Moorhead, Minnesota, seeks proposals for an inspirational and movable public art piece to be displayed at various locations throughout the city. Interactive elements such as kinetic sculptures, digital installations, and tactile components are encouraged.

City of Moorhead
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RESResidency
International·Syracuse, New York, United States·Free entry

2027 Erie Canal Artist-in-Residence

$10,000 stipend per artist (paid quarterly), plus up to $2,000 reimbursement for production of final project. Exhibition in 2028.

A year-long residency (Jan-Dec 2027) for two artists to pursue creative visual inquiry into the New York State Canal System, reflecting on its past, present condition, and future. Artists engage with the Canal, communities, and partner organizations.

Erie Canal Museum / New York State Canal Corporation
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GRTGrant
Regional·Vancouver, Canada·Free entry

Artist Opportunities: Oakridge Community Centre (Musqueam Artists)

Three commissioned public artworks: Atrium and Central Staircase, Carved Cedar Ceremonial Doors, and Library Interior Column. Commission value not listed publicly.

The City of Vancouver and Vancouver Public Library invite artists from xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam Indian Band) to apply for three distinct public art commissions at the new Oakridge Community Centre.

City of Vancouver / Vancouver Public Library
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7 Sept 2026
EXHExhibition
International·The Hunt Museum, Custom House, Limerick, Ireland (gallery and online), Ireland·Entry fee €15

Hunt Open Submission Exhibition 2026

Inclusion in a juried museum exhibition (5 Dec 2026 - 21 Feb 2027) plus four special exhibition awards. Award amounts not specified.

The Hunt Museum, one of Ireland's leading cultural institutions housed in the historic Custom House in Limerick, presents its Second Annual Hunt Open Submission Exhibition.

The Hunt Museum
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PUBPublic Art
Open to all·Monksland or Ballaghaderreen, Ireland·Free entry

Roscommon County Council Public Art Programme

Two commissions available: EUR 112,500 (including VAT) for Clúain na Coillte, Monksland, and EUR 40,500 (including VAT) for Shannon Valley, Ballaghaderreen. Artists may apply for one or both.

Roscommon County Council invites artists to submit proposals for two permanent public art commissions in County Roscommon, Ireland. The commissions respond to themes of landscape, nature, community, and place-making.

Roscommon County Council
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7 Sept 2026
FELFellowship
International·Princeton, United States·Free entry

The Hodder Fellowship

$93,000 stipend for a 10-month Visiting Fellow appointment

The Hodder Fellowship at Princeton University supports artists and writers of exceptional promise, selected more for promise than for performance.

Princeton University
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8 Sept 2026
GRTGrant
Regional·Montevideo, Uruguay·Free entry

Fundación Ama Amoedo Grants

Ten grants of USD 10,000 each, across four categories (Artists, Art and Social Engagement, Organizations, Publications).

The fourth edition of the Fundación Ama Amoedo Grants awards ten grants of USD 10,000 each across four categories (Artists, Art and Social Engagement, Organizations, Publications).

Fundación Ama Amoedo
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9 Sept 2026
EXHExhibition
International·Denver, Colorado, United States·Entry fee See official site

Artburst Studios: "Pattern Language" Online Art Show

Juror's Award USD 350; two Honorable Mention Awards of USD 100 each.

Artburst Studios hosts curated online art shows connecting artists directly with collectors. "Pattern Language" runs October 28 to November 11, 2026. Shows are fast-paced boutique events lasting under 72 hours, with artwork available for purchase on the Artburst website.

Artburst Studios
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9 Sept 2026
EXHExhibition
International·Chicago, Illinois, United States·Entry fee €20

ORAC Gallery Open Call: Artist Selection for Spectrum Chicago 2026

The selected artist is presented by ORAC Gallery inside the gallery's own booth at Spectrum Chicago 2026, with exhibition space, curatorial selection and development of the presentation, installation coordination, on-site gallery representation, inclusion in the gallery's fair communication and sales representation during the fair. No booth fee, exhibition fee, curatorial fee or participation fee is charged to the selected artist.

ORAC Gallery, run by ORACART sp. z o.o. out of Nowolipki 27 in Warsaw, is picking one artist to present inside its booth at Spectrum Chicago 2026, held at THE MART in Chicago from 7 to 10 October 2026.

ORAC Gallery
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10 Sept 2026
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International·Saatchi Gallery, London, United Kingdom·Entry fee £36

ArtEvol 2026 International Art Exhibition in London

Free exhibition at Saatchi Gallery (no hanging or display fees)

ArtEvol 2026 is an international open call inviting artists across different cultures, disciplines and lived realities to exhibit at the iconic Saatchi Gallery in London.

London Art Collective
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10 Sept 2026
FELFellowship
International·Cambridge, United States·Free entry

Harvard Radcliffe Fellowship Program

Stipend of $78,000 plus an additional $5,000 for project expenses; fellows may also be eligible for relocation, housing, and childcare funds, with healthcare support available.

The Radcliffe Fellowship at Harvard Radcliffe Institute is a residential fellowship supporting artists, scholars, scientists, and writers who pursue an individual project over an academic year in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Harvard Radcliffe Institute
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✦ SCULPTURE OPEN CALLS

Sculpture open calls, answered.

Sculpture opportunities range from gallery exhibitions and dedicated sculpture prizes to public art commissions and sculpture parks that acquire or exhibit large-scale outdoor work.

This page gathers every live call on Arthead tagged for sculpture and three-dimensional work, each verified by hand with deadline, fee, eligibility, and award listed.

What is a public art commission and how does it differ from a prize?
A commission pays you to create a new site-specific work, usually through a proposal process with a defined budget covering fabrication and artist fee. A prize awards existing work. Commissions typically pay far more but require proposal writing, budgeting, and often engineering coordination.
How do sculpture shows handle transport and installation?
Policies vary widely: some venues cover crating and installation for selected work, others put both on the artist. For heavy or fragile work these costs decide whether a call is worth entering, so check the listing and official terms before applying.
Are there open calls for outdoor and large-scale sculpture?
Yes. Sculpture parks, municipal public art programs, and biennial outdoor exhibitions regularly run open calls, many with loan fees or acquisition budgets. These typically ask for documentation of existing outdoor work plus a maintenance plan, and run on longer timelines than gallery shows.