Deadline 03/15/2025
Call Summary
GoRockford (Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau) works to encourage and enhance cultural life and public art in the Rockford, Illinois region through facilitation, recognition, and financial support of public art. The organization’s Forest City Beautiful initiative includes a Sculpture Biennial consisting of a two-year installation of sculptors’ work for which artists receive an honorarium of $2,500-$5,000, depending on size/height/scope of installed selection.
Artists are NOT allowed to apply in teams.
Artwork Location Description
Historically, the sculptures were placed within Rockford’s Downtown River District. This year, GoRockford is planning an expansion into neighborhoods with high visibility along recreation paths and/or roadways. The Sculpture Biennial allows opportunities for artists to exhibit their work in a unique setting year-round where residents & visitors will enjoy experiencing the new sculptures through GoRockford’s Public Art Trail Pass (https://www.gorockford.com/things-to-do/public-art-trail/)
Eligibility: National
No application fee
https://www.gorockford.com/cre8iv/call-for-sculpture-artists/