Sculpture Call for Art
“Lighting the Spirit of America: An Outdoor Sculpture Celebrating Americana”
This proposal presents an opportunity for an emerging artist to create an impactful outdoor sculpture that draws inspiration from the rich cultural and historical landscape of America. The work will explore themes of national music identity, heritage, and community through visual language that honors traditional and contemporary symbols of Americana. By integrating lighting elements, the sculpture will bring a dynamic, immersive experience to the public space, allowing the piece to evolve with the time of day and season, highlighting the timeless nature of the American spirit.
The sculpture installation site will be a public, outdoor green space that is part of a larger community that houses a barbecue restaurant, live music stage and kids gathering area. This sculpture will serve as an artistic focal point and contribute to the aesthetic experience for music lovers and families. The sculpture will be viewed year-round in an environment with variable weather conditions. The site is in North Minneapolis on Emerson Avenue.
Link to Apply:
Selected Artists Receive:
A $30,000 Sculpture total award (including $2,500 for installation)
Due Date: October 7, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
Eligibility:
1. Applicants from ALL backgrounds and styles are eligible
2. Early career / emerging artist to be eligible.
3. You must apply as a lead artist, not as a group, to be eligible.
4. Applicants must live in the state of Minnesota to be eligible.
HOW TO APPLY:
1. Sculpture project description, project renderings, budget, qualifications, and can adhere to proposed timeline for completion and installation.
2. Project summary no more than 350 characters in length.
3. Renderings, sketches and photos of proposed sculpture (up to 10 images)
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