Open Calls for Sculptors in the US
Are you a sculptor looking for more art opportunities? Or are you looking to get your art noticed by a bigger audience? From public art open calls to exhibition opportunities, here is a comprehensive guide for sculptors seeking to expand their artistic horizons. This collection highlights opportunities for artists all across the US this October. Here's your chance to be a part of the next big thing.
City of San Bruno | Sculpture at Posy Park
The City of San Bruno invites artists to submit proposals for a permanent outdoor sculpture to be installed at Posy Park, a prominent public plaza situated just outside the San Bruno Caltrain station. The large-scale sculpture will serve as the focal point of a broader revitalization effort of the park and reflect San Bruno’s identity as a diverse, evolving community rooted in connectivity and culture.
Location: San Bruno, California, USA
Rewards: The total project budget is up to $75,000
Deadline: October 22, 2025
City of Buckeye | Sundance Park Kinetic Sculpture
The City of Buckeye is commissioning a new piece of kinetic art for Sundance Park. Proposed sculptures should be nature-themed, designed to move and echo natural forces or forms. They are now accepting applications from any U.S.-based artist, group or organization.
Location: Buckeye, Arizona, USA
Rewards: Total budget of $50,000: an all-inclusive fee including materials, production, installation and maintenance.
Deadline: October 28, 2025
Photo by Mike Schenk/The Daily Record.
Wayne Center for the Arts | Sculpture for Arts Park
Wayne Center for the Arts invites proposals from artists for a commissioned sculpture to be installed at their upcoming Arts Park. Proposed artworks must be made of durable materials suitable for outdoor installation and should embody themes of creativity, community, joy, and inclusivity.
Location: Wooster, Ohio, USA
Rewards: Budget of up to $15,000 inclusive of all costs (materials, fabrication, installation)
Deadline: October 29, 2025
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Urban Grid | Gateway to Chestertown
Professional artists or artist teams are invited to design and create a permanent, site-specific sculpture along Maryland Route 291 in Kent County. This installation will serve as a gateway into historic Chestertown and reflect the cultural, historical and natural identity of the area.
Location: Chestertown, Maryland, USA
Rewards: $2,000 per sculpture and public display of artwork.
Deadline: October 31, 2025
Sculpture Space by Apocheir.
SCULPTURE SPACE | Artist Residency 2027
SCULPTURE SPACE invites artists whose focus is sculpture to apply for a two-month residency between February and November 2027. Up to six artists are in residence for each of the four distinct cohorts each year (Feb/Mar, Apr/May, Jul/Aug and Oct/Nov); artists are expected to stay for a full two months.
Location: Utica, New York State, USA
Rewards: Housing, $7000 in support for their two-month stay, $1000 stipend to offset travel and expenses and a 5,500 square foot shared studio with specialized equipment in addition to six semi-private studios.
Deadline: January 15, 2026
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