Sioux Falls, SD (September 13, 2021) – Artist applications are now open for the largest annual exhibit of public sculptures in the world – Sioux Falls SculptureWalk. Professional and amateur sculptors of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Curated by a panel of local leaders, art enthusiasts and businesses, SculptureWalk features more than 60 new sculptures in downtown Sioux Falls annually. Each spring new works are installed, on generous loan from their creators. Most sculptures are available for purchase, and each year, the city of Sioux Falls purchases the People’s Choice winner, selected by visitors casting ballots throughout the year.
“Our team is reaching out to more sculptors than ever before, and we hope to showcase talent that may be new to the Sioux Falls community in addition to our veteran artists that have displayed here for many years,” said curator Cody Heinrichs. “SculptureWalk is a cultural treasure, and we look forward to continuing to share the art of sculpture with our region.”
Since 2003, SculptureWalk has installed 903 sculptures in downtown Sioux Falls and 1,050 total throughout the city. Of those, 213 sculptures have been sold. SculptureWalk has satellite programs at the Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center campus, University of Sioux Falls, Downtown Vermillion, University of South Dakota and in Watertown.
To be considered for the SculptureWalk 2022, artists are encouraged to submit a biography, resume, photos of up to five work examples and a 500-word artist statement. The call for art closes October 1, 2021.
Applications can be emailed to info@sculpturewalksiouxfalls.com or mailed to SculptureWalk, 300 S. Phillips Ave. #L104, Sioux Falls, SD 57104.
About SculptureWalk
SculptureWalk’s mission is to bring art to the people, and our guiding principle is to be the highest quality, most professional, financially strong, artist friendly, year-round outdoor sculpture program in the United States. Artists place their sculptures in the program for one year, and all sculptures are aggressively promoted to the public for sale. SculptureWalk adds artistic pizzazz to historic downtown and helps grow the economy by making Sioux Falls a more attractive tourist destination, and a better place to live, work and play. More than 300,000 visitors enjoy viewing these artworks each year. www.sculpturewalksiouxfalls.com
About Washington Pavilion Management, Inc (WPMI)
Washington Pavilion Management, Inc is a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and the largest arts organization in the state. The management company oversees and programs two historic City of Sioux Falls facilities: the Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science and the Orpheum Theater Center. The company also provides professional management services, including administration; arts, science and educational programming; ticketing; event management; marketing; and more to other arts and nonprofit organizations. For information, please call 605-367-6000 or visitwww.washingtonpavilion.org
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