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Chicago Sculpture Exhibit (with the Richard Hunt Legacy Foundation)
A new large-scale outdoor sculpture shown at a prominent Chicago site for two years, then returned to the artist as sole owner. Application includes an artist statement and bio (200 words or less), sample images, a 350-word new-work proposal and a project budget. Jury selection is planned for mid-November 2026; final drawings December 15, 2026; installation by May 30, 2027. The exact site is not identified.
Emerging or mid-career sculptors aged 18+; the work must be a large-scale public sculpture suitable for outdoor display. No residency restriction is stated.
$10,000 production provision: 80% for planning and creation and 20% on installation, usable for materials, studio rent and the artist’s time. The artist transports the work; CSE helps with on-site installation and mounting costs and provides documentation.
Application fee: Not established
Explore the commissioning organization: Chicago Sculpture Exhibit
The timeline prints October 30 at 5 p.m. CST; confirm the intended UTC offset before submitting. The $10,000 supports a new work displayed for two years, after which it returns to the artist. Application-form access and any fee remain unverified.
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