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Request for Qualifications – Artist or Team to Create an Exterior Sculpture Program for Boston Children’s Hospital

Boston Children’s Hospital (BCH) is seeking a well-qualified artist or team of artists to create an exterior sculpture program for specific BCH locations. The Signature Sculptures should complement the existing hospital branding, assist in wayfinding, and create moments of whimsy and wonder for people entering Boston Children’s Hospital. This Competition begins with a Request for …

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City of Newburyport to Dedicate Covid-19 Memorial Created by NESA Member Michael Updike

The City of Newburyport will hold a ceremony to dedicate a Covid-19 Pandemic Memorial Sculpture on Saturday, Dec 2, at 1 p.m. The ceremony will take place at the site of the newly installed granite memorial located on the shoreline of the Clipper City Rail Trail, just east of the American Yacht Club. The public …

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National Sculpture Society Virtual Program November 15th

NSS Connections: A Conversation with Peter Brooke, NSS Wednesday, November 15th at 5:00 PM EST (via Zoom) Creative Supervisor for the Academy Award-winning Jim Henson’s Creature Shop, Peter Brooke has completed work for films such as, “Where the Wild Things Are”, “The Producers”, “Cats and Dogs”, “Dr. Doolittle”, and many more. In an interview with …

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NESA member, Lilian Engel, featured in “Spotlight • Contemporary Art Magazine”

The 35th edition of Spotlight • Contemporary Art Magazine, showcases an exclusive curation of 91 talented fine artists hailing from diverse corners of the globe. This issue delves into the ever-evolving landscape of contemporary art, offering a rich tapestry of ideas, techniques, and aesthetics that deserve a place in your collection. NESA member Lilian Engel’s …

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Art and Music Makers Festival September 30th!

Join our friends at ValleyCAST for this special event featuring LIVE music, live drumming circle, artist demonstrations, hands-on art & craft making, art & music vendors selling their work, Flippo the Juggling Magician, and more! It’s not your average craft fair! Saturday, September 30th from 10am to 3pm  Alternatives’ Whitin Mill, 60 Douglas Road, Whitinsville, …

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Newbury Court Fall 2024 Accepted Artists

Congratulations to the 12 NESA members who will be exhibiting from September 15, 2023 through January 15, 2024! The date for the Opening Reception will be published soon! Elisa Adams, Justin Gordon, Will Jandl, Bayda Asbridge, Carol Hartman, Binney Meigs, Peter Dellert, Linda Hoffman, Ryan Kelley, Daniel Rocha, Al Weinstein, Melanie Zibit  

National Sculpture Society Annual Awards Exhibition

Deadline for Applications – December 15, 2023  This traveling exhibition will be shown at: BROOKGREEN GARDENS, SCMay 4 – July 21, 2024  INDIANAPOLIS ART CENTER, INAugust 19 – December 15, 2024 NSS GALLERY, NYCJanuary 13 – March 22, 2025 National Sculpture Society’s 2024 Annual Awards Exhibition is open to NSS Fellows, Elected Sculptor Members,and Associates …

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Become an Artist Member with Marblehead Arts Association

The Marblehead Arts Association is one of the oldest and most prestigious arts associations in New England. Artist membership offers opportunities to exhibit in member exhibit shows throughout the year and to submit a proposal for an individual exhibit. New artists are juried in in October and April. The next application closes on October 10th. …

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“Embracing Ephemeral” Exhibition with Member Natasha Dikareva

Natasha exhibits in a duo show with painter Alex Leith. This exhibition will showcase a shared fascination with the delicate balance between the fleeting and the eternal. With individual new work and collaborative pieces, the artists delve into the mystical world of Dryads, tree spirits with finite lives, juxtaposing their ephemeral existence with the everlasting …

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“Sculptures Inspired by Travel” – Member Daniel Zampino’s Solo Show

August 12 through September 24 Hendrick Room – Marblehead Arts Association Gallery Artist Talk – Sunday, August 27 at 2pm Daniel’s extensive travels have inspired his work and lead him to explore multiple ways of being human. Nations as different as Vietnam, India, and Italy, Mexico, Israel, and Malta, Greece, Peru, and Jordan, Egypt, Honduras, …

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“Soulful Sculpture” at LexArt Features 33 NESA Members

Congratulations to these NESA members! Elisa Adams, Douglas Aja. Craig Anderson, Bayda Asbridge. Susan Barahal, Scott Cahaly, Willam Casper, Judith Davis, Natasha Dikareva, Cassie Doyon, Domenic Esposito. Alton Frabetti, Carol Hartman, Memy Ish-Shalom, Lynne Johnson, Scott Keeley, Ryan Kelley, Daniel Kovacevic, Madeline Lord, Maria Luongo, Brad Matthews, Silvinia Mizrahi, Tone Ørvik, R. Douglass Rice, Daniel …

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Old Frog Pond Farm and Studio 18th Annual Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit ”The Stuff of Dreams”

Opening Reception – Sunday, August 6th from 1pm to 5pm Free and open to the public 40 works on view by artists from the Artisans Asylum, invited guests and the permanent collection. The exhibition will be open through October 8th. Normal farm hours –  Friday through Sunday – 11am to 4pm or by appointment. Admission …

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Newburyport Art Association Call for Outdoor Sculpture

Eighth Annual Outdoor Sculpture Garden Exhibition NAA Range Lights Community Sculpture Garden The NAA invites all sculptors to submit works to be considered for the eighth year-long exhibit at the NAA Range Lights Sculpture Garden. At nearly 3,000 square feet, the Garden resides behind the historic Newburyport Art Association building at 65 Water St. Situated along the extremely …

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Call for Art – “Black & White” National Juried Exhibition

In Person and Online  Arc Gallery, 1246 Folsom Street, San Francisco For this exhibition, we seek works that limit the color palette to black, white, and/or the blending of the two. Creating art with these constraints makes one concentrate on elements other than color – composition, value, lighting, and form. Categories Accepted  – sculpture, painting, …

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Virtual Tour of Pyrology Foundry

Wednesday, June 28th From the NSS: Join us for a virtual program at Pyrology Foundry & Studio. Located in Bastrop, Texas, Pyrology is a full-service foundry that can assist artists in the creation of their work from start to finish. Services it provides include: Commissions, 3D Services, Enlargements, Molds, Casting, Patina, Delivery and Installation, Fabrication, & …

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“Altered Realities” at NSS Gallery including Past President Elisa Adams

The National Sculpture Society is pleased to present Altered Realities. The exhibition features the work of 12 members of the Society and will be on view from May 22 through August 4 at the NSS Gallery in midtown Manhattan. The works included in Altered Realities explore unreal and imagined worlds and the beings, creatures, and …

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NSS Sculpture Celebration

RSVP today for the 130th Anniversary Celebration June 2-3, 2023 New York City https://nationalsculpture.org/sculpture-conference/ Hotel Room Block closes Wednesday, May 10th Honoring: Richard Blake – Medal of Honor Cristina Cordova – Herbert Adams Memorial Award Sherwin Banfield – Augusta Savage Grant Lee Hutt – Sisko Memorial Medal Evan Morse – Dexter Jones Award Ed Dwight – Lifetime Achievement Certificate Gary Weisman – Sculpture House …

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“Material Mapping” Exhibition at Fuller Craft Museum

Opening May 13, 2023Material Mapping: Data-driven Sculpture by Adrien Segal and Norwood Viviano features two artists working at the intersection of information and craft. Using a range of materials, from glass to wood to steel, Adrien Segal and Norwood Viviano transform data into tactile, sculptural forms. Segal seeks to bridge the divide between scientific observation …

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“What We Make of This World” – New Member Sylvia Vander Sluis at Fountain Street Gallery

In What We Make of This World at Fountain Street Gallery, Melissa Shaak and Sylvia Vander Sluis examine the existential magic of making art. Read the full article in the Boston Globe HERE Last week to see this exhibit at Fountain Street Gallery, Thurs-Sun 12-4pm. Closing reception Sun, April 30, 3-4pm. Fountain Street Gallery, 460 …

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September 23rd Tickets

Jennifer McGregor and Joy Glidden Takes a detailed look at RFP’s, City /State commissions, placement while breaking down tried and true approaches to the administrative process. This session reviews successful methods, strategies, and opportunities of best practice. As the artworld changes to accommodate a digital dominance, checking off the minimum requirements has its advantages. Session …

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July 29th Tickets

Paul Laster and Joy Glidden Addresses the critical approach to thinking from studio to public. Conversations center around the benefits of receiving critical attention on a regional and national level. Who reads reviews? How important are critical reviews to the whole career of an artist and what is an artist’s raisonne. Attending sculptors and speakers …

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June 10th Tickets

June 10 – Joy Glidden Begins the 3-day series with in-depth dialogue between sculptural practice and arts administrative expectation. From galleries, RFP’s, commissions, to other resources, this session offers a streamlined approach to artworld mayhem. Each session will allot time for personal shares and Q & A. Session – 9am – 5pm. Lunch and refreshments …

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Annual Conference on Preserving Artists’ Legacies

The conference begins to address legacy issues facing the aged and deceased lesser-known artist community today. Most often the task of archiving and caretaking of artists’ legacies is left to ill-equipped family members with devastating results. Some artists assume their gallery representatives will handle matters, but this is riddled with other types of problems. Storage …

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Workshop with Michael Alfano -“Art for Us and our Place: Building Community in the Neighborhood”

Boston Art in Public Places, as part of Boston Design Week, is conducting a workshop featuring NESA member Michael Alfano and Urban Designer Ben Carlson. “Art for Us and our Place: Building Community in the Neighborhood”, will take place on Saturday, April 29th, 11am to 1pm at The Anchor, 1 Shipyard Park, in Charlestown MA. Following the interactive workshop, …

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Call for Art – Concord, NH 5th Annual Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition

Professional sculptors are invited to submit entries for Art on Main, the City of Concord’s sixth annual outdoor sculpture exhibit. There is no fee to enter, and selected artists will receive a $500 stipend. The Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce is organizing this exhibit through its Creative Concord committee. Submission Deadline: April 29, 2023 Exhibition …

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NESA member Bayda Asbridge Exhibiting at Fountain Street Gallery Annex

Bayda Asbridge –  Nadya Volicer  – Tala AbuNuwar APRIL 6-APRIL 30, 2023 First Friday Art Walk: April 7 | 5-8 pm The work of these three artists is characterized by expressions of the intangible and the use of texture in their presentations. AbuNuwar uses mixed media to express her fascination with the mystic world of …

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“All in the Family” Member Janet Hansen Kawada at Gallery 93

Janet Hansen Kawada & Charlotte Lockwood Exhibition March 6- through May 24, 2023 Opening Reception March 23 – 4-6pm Brookline Senior Center 93 Winchester Street Brookline, MA 02445 Brookline artist and NESA member, Janet Hansen Kawada’s work explores relationships of texture, color, and narrative through fibers. For this exhibition she is presenting her fiber work …

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March Events at ValleyCAST

Check out these fun events from NESA’s partner in Whitinsville! Look for the creativity of some fellow NESA members who are participating in the Palette Contest opening March 10th! Click Here for More Info!

New Bedford Creative 2023 Seaport Art Walk Call for Art

New Bedford’s annual Seaport Art Walk was founded in 2013 by artist Jessica Bregoli, and was the city’s first large format outdoor public art installation. Each summer, sculpture and murals are strategically placed along New Bedford’s working waterfront and Seaport Cultural District. This year, we are celebrating the Seaport Art Walk’s 10th anniversary! To mark …

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Studio 80 + Sculpture Grounds Summer Sculpture Showcase Call for Art

 9th Annual Summer Sculpture Showcase 2023! The Summer Sculpture Showcase, which will be on display from June 10 – October 28, 2023, is part of a year-round outdoor sculptural exhibit on 4.5 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens located along the banks of the Lieutenant River in the historic, art-centric community of Old Lyme, Connecticut. This …

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Open Air 2023 – Call for Art

CALL FOR ARTISTS- Open Air 2023 June 15-September 14, 2022 Submission deadline: February 21, 2023 The Alexey von Schlippe Gallery of Art (AVS Gallery) seeks proposals for sculpture/installations, video works/projections, or light-based works for Open Air 2023. The works will be exhibited on the grounds of the University of Connecticut Avery Point campus from June …

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Variations 2023 – Marblehead Arts Association National Call for Art

The Marblehead Arts Association (MAA) is inviting artists, both MAA members and non-members, from across the country to participate in the MAA’s national exhibit entitled Variations 2023. Variations is an 8-week, juried exhibit of 2D and 3D artwork, all mediums are welcome. Artwork will be juried for acceptance and judged for prizes in Fine Art, …

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“Derealization: Kurdistan, Art & Memory” at Crossings Gallery featuring NESA VP Kamal Ahmad

Opening Reception and Artist’s Talk Wednesday, February 8, 2023, 5:00pm to 7:00pm Exhibition Dates January 19–February 23 Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston Join us at the artist talk and reception for Derealization: Kurdistan, Art & Memory, an exhibition presented in partnership with Artisans Asylum. Hear from Allston artist Kamal Ahmad about the inspiration and stories …

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20 NESA Members Accepted for Marblehead Arts Association Exhibition

Exhibition Dates – January  14 through February 26, 2023 The following NESA members were accepted: Karin Stanley David Adilman R.Douglass Rice Tone Orvik Carol Lake Brad Matthews Meredith Bergmann Barbara Fletcher Lisa Barthelson Mridula Satyamurti Memy Ish Shalom Pete Spampinato Daniel Zampino Alan Weinstein Domenic Esposito Alton Falcone Elisa Adams Ryan Kelley Elisa Vanelli Madeline …

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Past President Elisa Adams Exhibiting at Arts North International 28

The Future will be included in the “Arts North International 28” exhibition at the Hopkins Center for the Arts in Hopkins, MN.  In its 28th year, this international juried exhibition showcases the work of thirteen different classes of media by artists from the United States and abroad. Exhibition dates – Saturday, January 14 – Saturday, …

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More News from ValleyCAST

There’s more to do in January at Whitin Mill besides the 2nd Annual Inside and Out exhibition with NESA. Create your own art with the 10th Annual Art Pallet Contest, learn to juggle, and more! Learn More

SculptureNow Call for Art

SculptureNow Exhibition 2023 June 1st – October 21st, 2023 @ The Mount in Lenox, MA SculptureNow is accepting applications from established and emerging sculptors for its twenty-fourth consecutive, juried, annual exhibition of large-scale, outdoor sculptures. SculptureNow Exhibition 2023 will be presented for the eleventh year in partnership with The Mount. Last year we welcomed 55,000 …

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Franconia ArtWalk Call for Art

The Franconia ArtWalk is a long-term outdoor display of murals and sculptures that opens during July 4th weekend and runs until Columbus Day weekend. The Artwalk spans nearly one mile and is located between the Lafayette School and the Franconia Heritage Museum. The historic buildings, scenery, and gardens along Main Street provide a complementary backdrop …

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Sixth Extinction Series – Medals by Member Jeff Briggs

The American Medallic Sculpture Association Members Exchange quarterly publication recently featured this article about member Jeff Briggs and his Sixth Extinction Series of medals. The series of protest medals visually conveys the theme of environmental deterioration and is based on the book The Sixth Extinction by Elizabeth Kolbert. Read the article and see Jeff’s work …

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Warren Art Center Open Studio

NESA member Mark Wholey and stained glass artisan Diana Cole will welcome visitors to their Open Studio on Sunday, October 23rd from 12pm to 5pm. Visit lovely Warren, RI for WarrenWalkabout with music, food, artist demonstrations and more!

Brookline Arts Center 2023 Exhibitions Call for Art

The Brookline Arts Center invites artists and artist groups of all media residing in New England to submit work for BAC’s 2023 exhibition program. Exhibitions are approximately 2-3 months in duration and selected exhibit proposals will receive a S500 stipend. HOW TO APPLY: Email a single PDF including documents below to: office@brooklineartscenter.com. Subject line should …

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The Connecticut River Artisan Group (CRAG) Annual Region-wide Sculpture Contest Call for Art

The Connecticut River Artisan Group (CRAG) is pleased to announce its annual region-wide sculpture contest with a $3,000 prize. Submissions must be at least three feet tall, be designed for outdoor display, and able to withstand winter and summer weather extremes. The winning sculpture will be displayed permanently outdoors at the Great North Woods Center …

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My Favorite Art Show

My Favorite Art Show Spaulding R. Aldrich Heritage Gallery Artists pour their souls into their creations. Each artwork could represent a different stage of the artist’s life or just a step along their journey. How could an artist choose just one piece of art as their “favorite” creation? This show presents that very challenge! The …

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“Of Many Minds” exhibition by NESA member Michael Alfano along the Boston Harborwalk.

“Of Many Minds” is an exciting new exhibit featuring 20 sculptures by NESA member Michael Alfano set along the Boston Harborwalk. Starting near the USS Constitution, it spans a mile in the historic Charlestown Navy Yard to Mayor Menino Park, with the waterfront and city skyline as the backdrop. Each work is accompanied by a …

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YV ART MUSEUM – Contemporary Arts International in Acton, Massachusetts Annual Sculpture Symposium

The “New Art Archeology” program at the YV Art Museum creates artifacts with a 21st century interpretation on figurative sculpture using the Quarry’s existing granite blocks. The created artwork remains on site permanently as an archeological landmark for the future. This year’s symposium runs from Aug 1 to Aug 22 with six professional sculptors including NESA membersDavid …

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What are you missing? Last three free summer concerts and a food truck!

NESA’s friends at Open Sky Community Services invite you to join them for music, food and fun! Grab your most comfortable lawn chair, your favorite peeps and your dancing shoes and join us out on the Dennis H. Rice Community Plaza, 50 Douglas Road,Whitinsville, MA 01588 for our 13th Annual Free Summer Concert Series every …

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Arlington International Film Festival Events and Sponsors

Capitol Theater 204 Massachusetts Ave Arlington, MA Thu, Nov 3, 2022 10:00 PM –  Sun, Nov 6, 2022 11:00 PM Poster contest featuring students from the Mass College of Art – Illustration Department 2022 Winner – Arianna Stoughton Vote for your favorite design – Poster Contest Additional Events – AIFFest Events Arlington International Film Festival

Call for Artists – Connecticut Women Artists Annual National Open Juried Exhibition

Connecticut Women Artists, Inc. (CWA) is one of the country’s oldest women’s art organizations. Each year, CWA presents the National Open Juried Exhibition, showcasing selected works in a broad range of styles and media submitted by women artists from the United States. Exhibition Dates  October 16 – November 13, 2022 Submission Deadline: September 1, 2022 …

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Congratulations! LexArt Accepted Artists

Twenty-four NESA artists were accepted for the LexArt exhibition.   Congratulations to Elisa Adams, David Adilman, Anthony Alemany, Susan Barahal, Bill Cohn, Josie Dellenbaugh, Natasha Dikareva, Cassie Doyon, Kimberly Harding, Janet Kawada, Daniel Kovacevic, Bette Ann Libby, Jacqueline Lorieo, Dan Myers, Chris Plaisted, Gloria Ross, Peter Sampinato, George Shaw, Derrick Te Paske, Rebecca Mc Gee …

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