SCULPTURE IN THE PARK, heralded as one of the finest outdoor juried exhibitions of three-dimensional artwork in the United States, will be held August 11 - 13, 2023 in Loveland's nationally acclaimed Benson Sculpture Garden. Sponsored by the Loveland High Plains Arts Council (LHPAC), the 39th Annual Show and Sale will host 160 of the most talented sculptors from around the world. Each year, this outstanding exhibit attracts 15,000 – 20,000 art lovers and collectors from across the country. Sales last year exceeded $1,600,000 with over 93% of the artists selling their work. 

Proceeds from the show go toward the purchase of sculpture for the Benson Sculpture Garden’s permanent collection, as well as toward the funding of park improvements and landscaping. To date, 178 pieces of sculpture, valued at over $5 million, grace the grounds of the park. Participating artists in Sculpture in the Park are invited to submit pieces for consideration for purchase. 

The 2023 Call for Entries welcomes applications from new and previous exhibiting artists. Sculpture in the Park, the largest outdoor juried sculpture show and sale in the United States, endeavors to diversify and enrich each show by featuring a wide range of artistic expression.

IMPORTANT DATES FOR SCULPTURE IN THE PARK 2023

• Jan. 31, 2023: Deadline for Call for Entry received.
• Week of Mar. 14, 2023: Notification of acceptance or rejection.
• Aug. 10, 2023: Artist set-up day.
• Aug. 11, 2023: Patron Party.
• Aug. 12 - 13, 2023: Weekend show open to the general public.

Application Requirements

• A $50 nonrefundable application fee applies and can be paid online once all required fields are complete.
• Please submit four digital images of four different pieces of sculpture.  The artist's picture or name should not appear in the image.
• Each piece submitted must be finished and have been created within the last three years. 
• Submission constitutes agreement by the applicant to conditions specified in the prospectus.
• If accepted, work displayed at the show must be representative of juried work. LHPAC reserves the right to final curatorial decision.

Eligibility Criteria

The show is open to sculptors working in permanent medium. Approximately 160 sculptors will be chosen to participate in Sculpture in the Park.