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National Outdoor Sculpture Competition and Exhibition

2023/24 Competition & Exhibition

Sculpture artists from across the nation were invited to participate in the 17th annual National Outdoor Sculpture Competition & Exhibition. Thirteen sculptures by artists from seven states were juried into the exhibit and competed for cash prizes totaling up to $19,750. Awards for Best in Show, Outstanding Merit, and Honorable Mentions were determined by the juror once all pieces were installed. Organized by the City of North Charleston Cultural Arts Department and presented as a component of the annual North Charleston Arts Fest, this unique exhibition offers established and emerging artists the opportunity to display their inspiring and extraordinary sculptures throughout the picturesque North Charleston Riverfront Park (1001 Everglades Drive, North Charleston, SC 29405), set along the banks of the Cooper River. An estimated 50,000 people visit this public park annually to enjoy the amenities located in the heart of the city’s arts community.

The application period for 2024/25 will open in December 2023 (deadline: February 25, 2024). Call the North Charleston Cultural Arts Department at 843-740-5854 for more information, or to be added to the application mailing list.

LEARN MORE

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For those who want to learn more about the sculptures in the 2022/23 National Outdoor Sculpture Competition and Exhibition from the artists themselves, download a mobile audio guide on the free app, OtoCast. Users can select “North Charleston, SC” from the list of active tours to begin a self-guided audio tour through Riverfront Park. The app is available in the Apple App Store and Google Play.

Submit Your Work

Sculptors from across the nation are welcome to submit an application for participation in the National Outdoor Sculpture Competition & Exhibition. Up to 14 sculptures are juried into the exhibit and compete for cash prizes totaling up to $19,750. The application for the 2023/24 Exhibition is now closed. Call the North Charleston Cultural Arts Department at 843-740-5854 for more information, or to be added to the application mailing list for 2024/25.