
Baytown Sculpture Trail Call for Art
Call Closes October 31, 2026 Exhibition Dates:April 10, 2027 through March 18, 2028 The Baytown Sculpture Trail continues for it’s sixth year in 2027 with a new juried exhibit of

Sculpture Classes and Workshop at Sanctuary Arts with Anthony Alemany
THE ANATOMY OF PORTRAIT WORKSHOP is a four day workshop offering the foundational skills of sculpting a portrait from life by sculpting the underlying anatomy, exploring the muscles of the

“Murmur of Peace” by Bette Ann Libby in Hebrew College’s Fall Art Exhibit
Psalm 27: A Dialogue with Text and Art Sept. 9th – December 18th Reception: Sept. 9th, 5-7 pm Hebrew College, 1860 Washington St., Newton, MA Click HERE to register for

“Sculpture on the Hilltop” Includes Two by Chris Plaisted
Chris Plaisted just installed two sculptures: Wind in the Waves and OBJECTS IN THE MIRROR ARE CLOSER THAN THEY APPEAR for Sculpture On The Hilltop at St. George’s School, Middletown,

“Narratives in Clay: Myth & Form” Workshop with Natasha Dikareva
Join Natasha for a two-day immersive workshop NARRATIVES IN CLAY: MYTH & FORM at The Umbrella Arts Center, Concord, MA. You will be able to explore how memory, mythology, and

Danvers Art Association Outdoor Sculpture Call for Art
The Danvers Art Association, located at 105 Elliott Street in Danvers, welcomes visitors year-round. The Association is calling for outdoor sculpture submissions for an exhibition on their grounds. The property

Toyama International Glass Exhibition 2027 Call for Art
Call Closes November 11, 20206 The Toyama International Glass Exhibition 2027 will be held at the Toyama Glass Art Museum. This exhibition is an international open-call triennale established to gather

“The Art of Noticing” Exhibition at Old Frog Pond Farm
August 26 – October 12, 2026 Opening reception – Sept. 6, 1-5pm The Art of Noticing is a sculpture and poetry exhibit that invites contemplation and slowing down. Over fifty

Installations by Chris Plaisted in Florida and Massachusetts
Tranquil was installed at Park Hill Orchard in East Hampton MA as part of their show: Art In the Orchard 2026. Height: 10.33′ Width: 6.5′ Depth: 5′ Materials: Steel, Stainless

“Ceramics as Sculpture” Online Jurors Talk
Register to view talk HERE International Sculpture Society membership not required.

“Fabricators, Facilities and Foundries” Coming Soon to “Sculpture” Magazine
This should be a great resource for sculptors. Link for December 2025 HERE Link to request information on participation in 2026 edition HERE

Justin Perlman at Truro Center for the Arts Exhibition
Exhibition Dates – July 7th – July 17th, 2026 Opening Reception: Thursday, July 9, 4pm – 6pm The exhibition features 4 teaching artists at the Center for the Arts including

“Conneticut Puppetry” at Kent Art Association
Exhibition Dates – July 3rd – August 9th, 2026 Opening Reception – July 3rd 2-4pm Kent Art Association21 S. Main StreetKent, CT 06757

The Art Program at Bradley International Airport Call for Art
The Art program at Bradley International Airport is offering this very interesting, unique opportunity which provides prominent visibility for your work. The airport has several rotating exhibits and a few

Chris Plaisted Installed Work in Three Shows in June
The Wave in Newport, CA until June 2028 Height: 7.5’ Width: 6’ Depth: 4′ Materials: Steel, Stainless Steel The Wave depicts a cresting wave crafted from rebar. Its dynamic and

Bette Ann Libby Included in Chesterwood Exhibition
Exhibition Dates – June 15th through October 31st Gargoyle with Butterfly Wings and Poppy Dwellers included in the 48th annual outdoor sculpture exhibition titled In the Open: New England Sculptors Reclaim

Montefort Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition Opening
The Shrine of Lourdes in Litchfield hosted more than 300 visitors May 16 for the debut of 30 sculptures that are installed throughout the meandering trails of the Bantam River

From the International Sculpture Center – “Community Voices: From Argentina, A Studio Visit With Artist Nicolás Rodriguez”
Friday, June 26th, 20263:00PM EDT A rare, behind-the-scenes look at his process and working environment. This video will be made available for viewing on ISC’s YouTube Channel

Three Works by Chris Plaisted Included in “In the Open: New England Sculptors Reclaim the Landscape” at Chesterwood
The exhibition opens June 15th. More information HERE

“Abstract Shapes, Vibrant Hues” Exhibition by Chris Plaisted
Abstract Shapes, Vibrant Hues just opened at the The Meeting House Sculpture garden at Four Corners in Tiverton RI. The exhibition features six of Chris’ sculptures spanning his 12 year


“Maine by Hand: Metal” features Member Jean Noon
“Maine by Hand: Contemporary Craft in York County” is an exhibition series spanning five craft traditions — ceramics, woodworking, metalworking, glass and weaving and fiber arts — highlighting the skill

Meris Berrato in Two Exhibitions
Rift 2026 Danforth Museum Annual Juried Show: June 13 – August 30 Cave ClanProvidence Art Club National Open Juried Show: June 21 – July 16

“Inspiration” by Meredith Bergmann Unveiling
Please join Meredith on Sunday, June 14th at 4 pm for the unveiling of her newest public monument in Coolidge Park 198 Townsend Street, Fitchburg, MA Ron Bouchard (1948-2015) is

“Celeste” in Sculpture Walk Peoria
Celeste by Chris Plaisted was installed as one of eight sculptures on view in Sculpture Walk Peoria. Sculpture Walk Peoria (SWP) provides a free public art exhibit of eight large-scale outdoor

Handcarving Wood or Soft Stone Workshop at Sanctuary Arts
Antoinette Schultze’s Hand Carving: Wood or Soft Stone (SA 16) meets for 6 weeks beginning Saturday June 13 at Antoinette’s sculpture studio in Eliot. Learn to block out your object

Memy Ish Shalom Solo Exhibition “Gathering Strength”
June 4 – 28, 2026 Opening Reception – June 5, 6 – 8pm Artist talks – June 14 – 2 – 4pm Galatea Fine Art, 460 Harrison Avenue, b-6, Boston,

Bayda Asbridge in “Creativity Over Silence”
June 14 – August 29, 2026 Harold Stevens Gallery: 910 Main St., Worcester MA 01610 Opening Reception: May 30th, 2-4 pm (Rain date May 31st) – including artist talks

Studios Without Walls 27th Annual Exhibition – “Urban Symphony”
Featuring the work of 14 artists May 30th – September 7th, 2026 Riverway Park, adjacent to the Longwood T Stop 30 Chapel St. Brookline Opening Reception: May 30th, 2-4 pm

2026 Inaugural Montfort Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition
May 16 – November 15, 2026 Opening Reception – Saturday, May 16th at 2-4pm 30 installations by 20 artist/sculptors from CT, MA, and NH. The exhibition is sponsored by the

ISS Online Event – Community Voices: Continuing the Conversation
with artist Juan Ortiz Apuy in conversation with curator John Gayer May 27 at 6:00PM EDT. Ortiz-Apuy’s practice engages history, identity, and material culture through layered sculptural and installation-based work, while Gayer brings

Warren Arts and Cultural Commission Rotating Sculpture Program Call for Art
Call Closes – June 1st The Warren Arts and Cultural Commission (WACC) is issuing a call for a public sculpture to be showcased along the bike path at Child Street

Pawtucket, RI Riverwalk Sculpture Park Call for Art
Call Closes – May 14th The City of Pawtucket, RI invites artists to submit existing sculptures to be considered for purchase to be sited in the Riverwalk Sculpture Park along

Chris Plaisted’s “Perception #2” Installed in Ashland, VA
Perception #2 Height: 8.5’ Width: 4’ Base: 4 x 4’ Materials: Stainless Steel The stainless steel sculpture depicts a giant, abstract human eye. The steel’s shine gives the eye a

Chris Plaisted’s “2020 the Missing Year” Installed in Spring Hill, KS
2020 the Missing Year Medium: Steel – Dimensions: 7’ x 68″ x 44″ As 2020 ended in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, we were all left picking up the

Old Frog Pond Farm Call for Art – “The Art of Noticing”
Call closes June 5th Old Frog Pond Farm’s 20th Outdoor Sculpture WalkThe Art of Noticing — a sculpture exhibit that invites contemplation and slowing down. We invite artists to submit

“Fairy Hollow” NE Botanic Garden Call for Art
Call closes May 4th The New England Botanic Garden is officially inviting artists, designers, and makers to participate in our upcoming autumn exhibition: Fairy Hollow. We are looking for original,

“Threads of the Unseen” Features Bayda Asbridge, Lynn Simmons, and Elisa Vanelli at JMAC in Worcester, MA
Exhibition Dates – May 27th – June 7th Opening Reception – May 29th – 5-7pm JMAC 20 Franklin St, Worcester, MA

Natasha Dikareva Included in “Glass-54 — the 54th Annual International Glass Invitational Award Exhibition”
Don’t Touch Your Face Unless Your Hand is Golden has been included in the exhibition which is being held at Habitat Galleries in Michigan. For over five decades, this exhibition has stood as

Justin Perlman: Sculpture on the Patio at the Hammond Museum and Japanese Stroll Garden
Exhibition Opens/Opening Reception – April 11, 2026 Justin Perlman sculpts wood, stone, and metal not only to transform physically the materials but to also give voice to their inherent narrative

Monson Arts Council Spring Show Includes Two Works by John Starinovich
Mystical Orb and An American Beauty can both be seen in the 32nd Annual Spring Show. Show dates – April 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, and 26. Exhibition is open

John Starinovich “Sea Dreams” On View at CT+6
Exhibition Dates -April 19 – May 31 CT+6 is a regional juried exhibit open to artists in Connecticut, New York and New England

Plymouth Center for the Arts Inaugural Sculpture Exhibit Call for Art
Call Closes – April 7th Exhibition – June 11 – November 30, 2026e Plymouth Center for the Arts invites artists to participate in its Inaugural Sculpture Exhibition, celebrating the formal

Linda Hoffman Exhibiting at Boston Sculptors LaunchPad Gallery
“A large bronze heart, a sea of acorn-capped figures, and forest dwellers shape Linda Hoffman’s installation, Heartwood. Hoffman’s sculptures are often seen in the woods, along trails, beside a pond,

Milton Academy/Nesto Gallery Call for Outdoor Sculpture
Call Closes – April 15th Milton Academy’s Nesto Gallery invites sculptors to submit proposals for the exhibition of three to five large-scale outdoor sculptures in front of the Art &

Dover, NH Call for Outdoor Sculpture
The City of Dover, NH seeks outdoor sculptures for rental periods of two years. There is no submission fee. Affirm the sculpture is outdoor safe. Sculpture’s that are not outdoor

Public Art Call from Tampa International Airport
Call Closes March 19th Tampa International Airport has issued a Call for Artists, the largest in its history. We are looking for local, state, national and international artists or artist

Women’s History Month Talk with Sculptor Meredith Bergmann
Saturday, March 28, 11 AM Renowned sculptor Meredith Bergmann is best known for creating thought-provoking public monuments honoring diverse historical figures, especially women and civil rights icons. Such works include

Elizabeth Knowles Presenting at “SPECTALiA”
March 8th — April 11th 2026 Opening Reception – March 8th – 1 — 6 PM Elizabeth will create her installation Breaking The Spell as part of the Every Woman Biennial

Trailer Box Project @ Jim Felice Studios Sculpture Invitational Call for Art
Applications Close April 17th Outdoor Exhibition – May 30 – October 10, 2026 Trailer Box Project seeks to be an alternative to the formal white walls of traditional galleries, both

Art on the Trails 10th Anniversary Exhibition Call for Art
Applications Close April 15th Art on the Trails is a juried outdoor exhibition featuring temporary, site-responsive artworks installed along wooded trails and natural spaces. Artworks are encountered by visitors as

West Concord MA Outdoor Sculpture Call for Art
Applications Close April 3 Sculpt This Space The West Concord Cultural District Committee (WCCDC) seeks a temporary installation of a sculpture that will celebrate nature and the peace it brings

Franconia Artwalk Call for Art
Applications Close February 28th The Franconia Artwalk Association, located in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, provides an outdoor display of sculptures and other artwork which shine throughout our town

North Bennington Outdoor Sculpture Show Call for Art
Applications Close April 15th Since 1997, the North Bennington Outdoor Sculpture Show (NBOSS) has been the longest-running outdoor sculpture exhibition in Southern Vermont. Rooted in grassroots tradition and a deep

“Variations 2026” Marblehead Art Association Call for Art
Call Closes – February 22nd April 18th, 2026 through June 13th, 2026 Variations is the Marblehead Art Association’s (MAA) annual national exhibit which features the artwork of artists from across

John Jay Estate at The Fells, NH – Outdoor Sculpture Call for Art
The John Hay Estate at The Fells is pleased to extend an invitation to submit entries to the Art in Nature 2026 Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit. The venue for this outdoor

Elizabeth Knowles – Exhibition at Art Cake, Brooklyn
(SHED) MY SKIN is about the transformation of materials presented to the artist. How does each one handle the challenge of decaying and discarded objects? Also, how has this caused

National Association of Women Artists Signature Membership Application Open
Apply before March 15th Professional women artists, at least 18 years of age and citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. and Puerto Rico, are eligible to apply for membership

Lakes Region Art Gallery Call for Art
Calling New Hampshire & New England Sculptors Short Notice Opportunity On very short notice, the Lakes Region Art Gallery is seeking a New Hampshire or New England–based sculptor to participate

Montfort Sculpture Exhibition Call for Art – Extended 2/15
The Shrine of Lourdes in Litchfield invites sculptors to submit proposals for an outdoor sculpture installation as part of the upcoming 2026 Inaugural Montfort Sculpture Exhibition focusing on the theme


Do you know who created this sculpture?
This piece belonged to Tom Fitzgibbons, a former NESA member and past president. His family is trying to find out more about the work. If you know who the artist

“Art for All”- Donate or Attend This Fundraiser
Saturday, February 7th 2pm-4pm Brookline Teen Center, 40 Aspinwall Ave, Brookline, MA Art for All is a ‘pick your price’ art sale where you can shop for unique and original

“Beautiful Disruptions” Associate Artists’ Group Exhibition at Boston Sculptors Gallery
Exhibition Dates – January 29 – February 22, 2026 Opening Reception – January 31st – 2pm -5pm Beautiful Disruptions showcases the work of Boston Sculptors’ 14 Associate Artists. Many of

“Unseen/Seen” – Domenic Esposito Exhibition at Mother Brook Arts
Exhibition Dates – January 15 – February 20, 2026 Opening Reception – January 21st – 5pm -7pm Artist Talk – February 19th – 7pm Unseen/Seen features a selection of works

Sculpture at the Mount Call for Art
Exhibition Dates – May 24 – October 24, 2026 Call Closes – February 2, 2026 The 2026 Sculpture at The Mount exhibition will celebrate the theme of FLOURISH, showcasing artwork

“Demystifying Patina” Workshop
Saturday & Sunday, April 18 & 19, 2026 with Melanie Serkes in East Lyme, CT In this two-day workshop, we will break down the process of hot patina application for

“Ceramics as Sculpture” ISC Exhibition Call for Art
Call Closes – February 5, 2026 The International Sculpture Center invites artists working with ceramics to submit sculptural works that explore the material’s conceptual, physical, and cultural possibilities. This call

Yokna Sculpture Trail Call for Art
Oxford, MS and University of Mississippi Campus The Yoknapatawpha Arts Council is pleased to invite artists to submit proposals for the Yokna Sculpture Trail (YST) for the 2026–2028 cycle. Thanks

Sculpting the Hands and Feet – Class with Anthony Almany
10 Week Class at Sanctuary Arts, Eliot, ME In this 10-week course, students will focus on one of the most expressive and challenging aspects of the human form…the hands and

Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park Sculptor-in Residence Applications Open
Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park hosts the oldest continual artist residency program in the National Park Service. Each visitor season, one sculptor-in-residence runs an open studio in the historic Ravine Studio,

Umbrella Arts Art Ramble Call for Art
The Umbrella is currently seeking proposals for our Fall 2026 Art Ramble. The Umbrella Arts Center presents an annual temporary outdoor public art installation called the Art Ramble, in collaboration

Meredith Sculpture Walk Call for Art
The Meredith Sculpture Walk is an annual, outdoor, year-round, juried exhibit located along Meredith’s charming and historic Main Street, in parks beside Lake Winnipesaukee, and in gardens throughout the Mill

Downtown Putnam CT Outdoor Sculpture Call for Art
Nestled in the northeastern corner of Connecticut, Putnam has a rich industrial and cultural history rooted in textile manufacturing, railroads, and river commerce. Over the past few decades, Putnam has

Bette Ann Libby on the Big WGBH Screen
“I Love U Two” was selected to be screened on the WGBH “Community Canvas” overlooking the Mass Turnpike. It appeared, December 16th from 2:00-8:00PM. Community Canvas is an initiative presented

Remembering Pete Spampinato
NESA member and beloved mentor, Peter T. Spampinato, 80, of Pelham, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at his home with his loving family by his

Natasha Dikareva in “Everglow – Holiday Show”
Three Stones Gallery – Concord, MA November 26 – December 30, 2025 Opening Reception – December 6, 6 – 8 pm Celebrate the season with Three Stones Gallery glowing collection

Free Corning Optical Crystal Pieces
Former NESA member, Carol Gregory, has 4 crates of this glass in various sizes. The glass came from the Corning glass works and are chunks that were chipped out of

“Martian Sunflower” Permanently Installed in Troy, OH
Chris Plaisted’s sculpture is a Sunflower where you imagine a seed carried from far away on an imaginary craft by otherworldly explorers, planted in the ground and growing into a

Injury Prevention & Wellness Workshop for Artists at Sanctuary Arts
Saturday December 6 4 – 5 pm Physiatrist Emma Desjardins has launched a new Performing Arts Medicine program at Wentworth-Douglas Hospital and is offering a free workshop at Sanctuary Arts.This

John Starinovich in Artist’s Open Studios of Northeastern Connecticut
John has been invited to participate in this event for 10 years. See all the artists in their studios on November 28, 29, 30 December 6, 7 10 am –

Paintings by Bette Ann Libby at University of VT Medical Center
19 of Bette Ann Libby’s paintings are bringing joy to the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington. The exhibition was curated by Kate Ashman and will be on view

Tenure Track Position in Sculpture at the University of Hartford
The Hartford Art School at the University of Hartford is seeking to fill a tenure-track assistant professor position in Studio Arts with a concentration in Sculpture beginning August 2026. Candidates

Studio Without Walls 2026: Urban Symphony RFP
Submit your application for Studios Without Walls 2026: Urban Symphony at Riverway Park, in Brookline, MA. The 27th annual exhibition of Studios Without Walls presents “Urban Symphony.” The 2026 theme

RFP from Massachusetts Senate Art Committee – Experienced Sculptors Working in Bronze or Marble
The Senate Art Committee is working on the current project to commission two new busts for the Senate Chamber—honoring Elizabeth Freeman and Abigail Adams. As part of this historic effort,

Ruth Asawa: A Retrospective at MoMA
On view at MoMA in New York from October 19, 2025 — February 7, 2026 Ruth Asawa: A Retrospective is the first major museum exhibition to consider every aspect of

Briggs Open Studio and Sculpture Sale
You are invited to the Briggs Open Studios and Sculpture SaleNovember 15th and 16th11am to 5pm 17 Dalton StreetNewburyport, MA978-764-7824 www.briggssculpture.com Jeffrey and Lindley are long-term NESA members. Join them

NAWA Direct Carving Competition Call for Art
$5,000 Margo Liebes Harris Hammerschlag Biennial Award The National Association of Women Artists, Inc. (NAWA) welcomes American women Sculptors, whose medium is direct carving, to apply for this prestigious award.

“Phoenix” Installed in Rockford, IL
Phoenix, by Chris Plaisted was installed in Rockford, IL, as part of the CRE8IV: Transformational Art.CRE8IV: Transformational Art is a community-building, public art program and is part of GoRockford’s placemaking

Apply for Rockport Art Association Membership
RAA&M Juried Artist Membership Application Juried Artist Members in the categories of Painting, Graphics, Sculpture, and Photography are admitted through an annual jury process in the fall that evaluates the

“Formed By the Fates” Exhibition by Elisa Adams
Exhibition: Tuesday October 15th—Sunday November 23rd, 2025Reception: Saturday, October 25th, 6—8pmThree Stones Gallery, 32 Main Street, Concord, MA 01742 Three Stones Gallery is pleased to announce the opening of Formedby

“Whole of My Heart” Installed in Knoxville, TN
Whole of My Heart, by NESA member Chris Plaisted, was installed in September in Knoxville, TN, as part of the Dogwood Arts Art In Public Places: Sculpture Program. The Art

“Queen of Hearts” Installed in Huntersville, NC
Chris Plaisted’s sculpture Queen of Hearts was installed in August in Huntersville NC, as part of the Huntersville SculpTOUR sculpture show.Huntersville SculpTOUR: six (6) pieces of outdoor sculpture to be

“Serious Make Believe” – Sylvia Vander Sluis at Imago Gallery in Warren, RI.
Exhibition Details: October 9 – November 15, 2025Opening Reception: Saturday, October 11, 2025, 5-8pm Imago Gallery, 36 Market Street, Warren, RIThursday 12-3, Friday & Saturday 12-6, Sunday 12-4www.imagofoundation4art.org Sylvia Vander

“Medusa” Installed in Easthampton, MA
Medusa, by NESA member Chris Plaisted, was installed in August in Easthampton MA, as part of the Art In the Orchard sculpture show. This large-scale abstract sculpture of Medusa is

Putnam, CT Outdoor Sculpture Call for Art
Call Open until October 1, 2025 The Town of Putnam, in collaboration with the Putnam Arts Council (PAC) and the Putnam Business Association (PBA), invites professional artists and artist teams

Bolton and Harvard Open Studios October 4th and 5th
Support local artists by visiting their studios including NESA member Linda Hoffman. Studios will be open on Saturday from 10am-4pm and Sunday from 12pm-4pm. Complete listing of artists and studios

“Cat’s Head” by Mark Wholey Installed in Warren, RI
“Cat’s Head” by Mark Wholey is at the gallery at Town Hall in Warren, RI from now to the end of the year. Located at 514 Main St., the town

“Hold Me Tender” Exhibition of New Work by Bayda Asbridge
JMAC Gallery, 20 Franklin St., Worcester, MAOct. 8th -23rdArtists Reception: Oct.16th , 4-7 pm. “As an American artist with roots in the Middle East, my work explores identity, displacement, and

Update from NESA’s Partner at 3rd Avenue Burlington
NESA has partnered with the Nordblom Company to install 3 juried outdoor sculptures in the retail area on 3rd Avenue in Burlington, MA. New signage and platform enhance the first

NESA Member John Starinovich at River Studio Gallery
Aesthetic Connections opens September 19th at 4pm. The exhibition runs until October 24th and features four Connecticut based artists including John Starinovich, John Anthony Bright, Allison Pillari, and Darrel Seegar. 31

The Art of Metal Class with Justin Perlman
Silvermine Art Center in New Canaan, CT September 9 – November 25 / 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM September 9 – November 25 / 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM This

The Art of Sculpture and Bronze Casting Class with Justin Perlman
Silvermine Art Center in New Canaan, CT September 8 – November 24 / 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM This course provides an exploration of the art, techniques and practices based

Baytown Sculpture Trail Call for Outdoor Art – Call Extended
Call Closes November 7, 2025 The Baytown Sculpture Trail is pleased to announce the call for entry for the 2026 exhibition. Baytown, Texas is a suburb of Houston and includes

NSS Grants Open to Individual Sculptors
Deadline: September 15, 2025Stanley Bleifeld Memorial Grant The Stanley Bleifeld Memorial Grant is a prize of $5,000 for a sculptor who has demonstrated outstanding ability as a sculptor and who

“Ten Years on the Cutting Edge” 10th New England Mosaic Society Exhibition
NESA member Bette Ann Libby’s work Reading to Charlie, to be included in the exhibition which runs from August 17th through November 2nd. Art Complex Museum, 189 Alden St, Duxbury, MA Opening Reception

“Terrestrial Horizon” in ARTsites
Terrestrial Horizon by Chris Plaisted was installed in early August in Lake Elkhorn, Maryland, as part of the ARTsites sculpture show. ARTsites takes artwork out of our galleries and places it

“Eternal Equinox” at Three Stones Gallery
From Natasha Dikareva – “In the eternal equinox, where shadow meets light, clay remembers what we have forgotten. We evolved through the irrational – the leap beyond logic into territories

Old Frog Pond Farm & Studio 19th Annual Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit
Join us in community for art, culture, and agriculture as we officially celebrate the opening of our 19th Annual Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit. The reception kicks off on Sunday, September 7,

Art on the River Includes “Wind in the Waves” by Chris Plaisted
The Art on the River public art exhibit is located along the Mississippi Riverwalk in the Port of Dubuque, Iowa. Anyone can stroll the picturesque walkway that stretches from the

Linda Hoffman in “Fruits of Our Labor” at Three Stones Gallery
Exhibition – July 30 – August 31Book Talk – Overheard in the OrchardCo-creators – Ellen Harasimowicz and Linda Hoffman Opening Reception – Saturday, Aug 9, 6 – 8 pm Fruits

“Rich Man, Poor Man” Best of Show at the Marblehead Festival of Arts
Daniel Zampino’s ‘Rich Man, Poor Man’ features two stylized slate figures – one standing confidently, one seated humbly with a cup – offering a quiet but powerful social commentary on

“Critter Carousel” at the Norman Rockwell Museum
Critter Carousel, a kinetic sculpture of rebar, plastic, steel, by Chris Plaisted was awarded the Seek and Find Worlds award. HERE is a full listing of the awards for this

HVAA/NESA Sculpture Award – “Cohesion” by Steven Carpenter
Hudson Valley Art Association 92nd National Annual Juried Exhibition opened June 6th at the Lyme Art Association Gallery, Old Lyme, CT. Seven awards for sculpture were given including the HVAA/NESA

International Sculpture Conference Registration Opens
The 31st International Sculpture Conference will be held in Dallas, TX from October 23-27, 2025, with optional trips in the days before and after core programming. Conference activities include engaging

Steven Carpenter Featured at Découvert Fine Art Gallery
Featured this year is the sculptor Steven Carpenter, an elected member of the New England Sculptors Association, Hudson River Valley Art Association and the National Sculpture Society. He has been

LOVE Northborough Outdoor Sculpture Call for Art
The Northborough Arts Council (NAC) of Massachusetts is accepting submissions for a large, iconic free-standing permanent sculpture that will serve as a focal point for Northborough’s placemaking efforts. As part

Updates and Opportunities from the International Sculpture Center
ISC is offering 30% discount on membership and Sculpture Magazine subscriptions. Use code SUMMER for your 30% discount. (Valid for new subscriptions only). Apply HERE Apply for ISC Innovator Award The

Award Winning Sculpture by Bayda Asbridge at Fitchburg Art Museum
Dead Olive Tree was awarded the Sculpture Prize in the 89th Regional Exhibition of Art and Craft. The artist statement – “Since 1967, more than 800,000 Palestinian olive trees have been

David Adilman Solo Show at YV Museum
NESA member, David Adilman, a sculptor based in Andover, MA, works primarily in stone, although he also creates pieces in clay, cast resin, and bronze. His exhibition focuses on figurative

NSS General Meeting and Special Lecture – July 16th
Meeting and lecture on Zoom at 5:30pm. Join MOD Curator Alan Fausel on a collector’s guide to dog bronze sculpture. Using objects from the museum’s collection, the virtual lecture will

“Burdened Man” by NESA members David Adilman and Thomas Berger on View at Sculpture at the Mount
The exhibition is open until October 19, 2025. For more information about Sculpture at the Mount, click HERE

Three Sculptures by Chris Plaisted in Quad City Public Sculpture Program
Chris installed Wind in the Waves, Skuldelev, and Objects in Mirror Are Closer Than They Appear as part of the Quad City Public Sculpture Program. The sculptures are leased and on public display

“Goldberg Variations and Doomsday Clock” in Norman Rockwell Museum Exhibition
Barbara Fletcher’s sculpture Goldberg Variations and Doomsday Clock will be exhibited at the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge MA from July 12- October 26th. Opening reception on July 12th. More

“Martian Sunflower” by Chris Plaisted in Troy, Ohio
Martian Sunflower has been installed in Troy Ohio, as part of their biennial Sculptures on the Square.The exhibit will run June 13 – October 5, 2025. The 2025 exhibit theme, Sow &

Natasha Dikareva Open Studio June 21st
June 21st – 10am to 3pm Natasha is thrilled to invite you to her open studios – the first one since she moved to the East Coast in 2020. This

Call for Art – Broomfield Gallery
Call Closes: Thursday, June 26 by midnight Notification: Monday, July 14 Drop off of artwork: Sunday, July 27, 12-5 pm Exhibition dates: July 30 – August 17, 2025 Artwork pickup:

“We Are Brookline” Mosaic Mural by Bette Ann Libby
This 6×10’ mosaic mural was commissioned by the town of Brookline and installed in Brookline Village. It is constructed of mirror, glass, and glass negatives. See it at 2 Harvard

“Dream Upon the River” Exhibition Open Now!
Studios Without Walls has again created an outdoor site responsive exhibition on the Riverway in Brookline. Beginning at the Longwood T stop on the Green Line, the show includes several

“Valkyrie” Installed in Springfield, MO
Valkyrie, by Chris Plaisted captures the essence of power and grace. The sculpture depicts a female warrior, and the use of yellow adds a sense of vibrancy and energy, making it

Introduction to the Machinetta in Stone Carving with NESA Member Fred X. Brownstein
Fred will be teaching a workshop on the set up and use of the Italian machinetta ( pointing machine) at Lyme Academy in Old Lyme, CT from July 14th through

“Interim” by Lilian Engel in NAWA 136th Annual Member’s Exhibition
Exhibition Dates: June 6 – 21, 2025 Leonovich Gallery,520 W 24th St New York, NY 10011Reception: Friday, June 13, 5-8PM

Sculpture Workshops at Saint-Gaudens National Park, NH
One, two, and three day workshops on various sculpture techniques will take place in-person at Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park in Cornish, NH. For more information, click HERE

NESA in Mississippi!
Harbinger and In the Garden by Chris Plaisted are now on view in Hattiesburg and Oxford, MS. From Chris – “Harbinger is inspired by the religious artifacts at the Cloisters

“Bella Luna” by Bette Ann Libby at the Menino Arts Center
May 29th through July 25th Recycled : Trash and Treasure : Rediscovered 26 Central Avenue, Hyde Park, MA

“Bailey the Dragonfly” On View in AR and IRL
Bailey the Dragonfly by NESA member Chris Plaisted is featured in a AR exhibition at the Price Sculpture Forest in Coupeville, WA and can also be seen in real life as

“Gravity Bending Light” by R.Douglass Rice On View
Doug’s piece was just installed at UConn Avery Point in the Open Air 2025 Exhibition.

Connecticut Art and Garden Tour – NESA John Starinovich Participating
June 7 & 8th, 10am – 5pm Mansfield, Willington, Coventry, and Ashford Join us this summer for the 2025 Art and Garden Tour of Northeastern Connecticut!Come out, relax, and enjoy

Beginning Welding Class with Gillian Christy
If you have always wanted to learn how to weld, here is your chance. Metal sculptor, Gillian Christy is opening up her studio for classes. In two hours you will

ArtsFest 2025 Call for Entries
Call closes May 4 – Entry categories include Oil & Acrylic | Watercolor | Drawing & Pastel | Mixed Media, Collage, & Printmaking | Sculpture & Clay Exhibition May 10-June

Sculpture Classes with NESA Member Anthony Alemany
Anthony Alemany will be teaching two classes in sculpture this summer at Sanctuary Arts in Eliot, ME. For more information – Click HERE

National Sculpture Society 91st Annual Awards Exhibition Includes “Torso” by Madeline Lord
Torso –welded steel scrap, 48″x 21″x 17″ The work was one of 41 selected from 326 submissions from 142 sculptors.Brookgreen Gardens in Murrells Inlet, SC will host the exhibition in

Warren Arts and Cultural Commission Rotating Sculpture Program Call for Art
Call will close June 1st at midnight. The Warren Arts and Cultural Commission (WACC) is issuing this call for a second sculpture to be showcased along the bike path at

“Open Air 2025” Call for Art
Applications Close – April 11 The Alexey von Schlippe Gallery at the University of Connecticut Avery Point (AVS Gallery)seeks proposals for sculpture/installations, video works/projections, or light-based works forOpen Air 2025.The

“Vivid Warmth” at A2 Gallery
Artist Meet and Greet – April 11th, 7-9pm Join “Vivid Warmth” Artists in the current show at the Artisans Asylum. Come to mingle and build community with your fellow artists.

Exhibition Opportunity at Babson College
Babson College has a small exhibition space that they are looking to fill.Contact – Tamblyn Griffiths, Visual Arts Managertgriffiths@babson.edu

“Art in Nature : Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit” Call for Art
Call Closes – April 15, 2025 456 Rt. 103A, Newbury, NH The venue for this exhibition is the John Hay Estate at The Fells on Lake Sunapee, an 84-acre lakeside

“Liberty’s Reach” Exhibition at 3 Stones Gallery
April 2 – May 11 32 Main Street, Concord, MA Two NESA members, Natasha Dikareva and Kimberly Harding, will show work in this exhibition. In celebration of the spirit of

Amelia Peabody: Artist, Philanthropist & Visionary – Sculpture Exhibition
April 19-June 29, 2025 Dover Historical Society, Dover, MA This show—the first since her last exhibit at the Boston Athenaeum (1975)—brings together 40+ sculptures from private and public collections. Beyond

NSS Sculpture Celebration
June 6-7, 2025 | New York City Join sculptors, curators, patrons of the arts, collectors, museum directors, students, and other arts professionals for a culturally immersive weekend in New York

“Contrast” – Exhibition with Justin Perlman and Douglas Bloom
March 16th – April 6thThe Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens 1 Green Hill Road, Washington, Connecticut 06793Opening Reception Sunday, March 16 from 1-3 pm

ValleyCAST Celebration – You Are Invited!
Wednesday, April 16th at 5:30pm Since 2009, ValleyCAST has been bringing people together to experience art exhibitions, concerts, theater, and other exciting, inclusive creative programs and events. Join us to

“Epoch of Change: Footprints of Humanity” to Include Two Works by Natasha Dikareva
Exhibition Dates: March 13 – April 19, 2025Art Center Sarasota707 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236 Artists invited for this exhibition explore the interconnected relationship between humanity and nature while

Open Call for Fiber Art – “Interwoven Narratives”
Exhibition Dates: April 4 – 27 TAG is pleased to announce an open call for fiber artists to submit work for our upcoming exhibition, Interwoven Narratives. This exhibition will explore

NSS Annual Awards Exhibition Call for Art
Exhibition Dates – August 2 – October 26Submission Deadline – March 15 The exhibition will be held at Brookgreen Gardens. 16 award-Winning sculptures will be included in the 92nd Annual Awards

NSS Sculpture Competition for Sculptors Born Between 1989 and 2004
Richard McDermott Miller Competition will take place at the 2025 Sculpture Celebration. It will be held in New York City on Saturday, June 7th. Selected sculptors will successfully model a

The Franconia Artwalk Call for Art
The Franconia Artwalk Committee invites you to submit work for their seventh season! Located in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, outdoor sculptures shine throughout the town from June to

Norman Rockwell Museum Call for Outdoor Sculpture
The Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, MA is is currently seeking sculptors to apply to be part of their summer outdoor sculpture exhibition in conjunction with their summer exhibition; I

“Treescape” by Member Jim Henderson Best in Show
The Duxbury Art Association Winter Juried Show Award Winners have been announced and NESA member, Jim Henderson’s work was named “Best In Show”. Exhibition Dates – February 2nd through April

The Art Complex Museum Call for Art
The Art Complex Museum (ACM) is requesting proposals for 15 artists or groups of artists to create sculptures for an outdoor exhibition to celebrate the United States Semiquincentennial in the

“Children of War” – Exhibition of New Work by Bayda Asbridge
March 27 – May 18, 2025 Hollister GalleryBabson University Gallery HoursM – F 9am – 5pm Opening ReceptionMarch 27 – 5pm This exhibit carries the voice of children trapped in

Commissioned Sculpture Opportunity
Dr. Jeffrey Spiegel, a plastic surgeon in Boston, is looking for a sculptor who would be interested in creating a work using botox and filler bottles that he has saved

HUDSON VALLEY ART ASSOCIATION 92nd Annual National Juried Exhibition Call for Art
The Lyme Art Association Gallery, Old Lyme, CT In the spirit of the Hudson River School of art tradition, the HVAA Annual Exhibition jurors are looking for submissions which are

Daniel Zampino Exhibiting in New Members Show at CO/SO
January 9th through February 8th 158 Newbury Street Boston, MA 02116 Check out Daniel’s new book – Sculptures Inspired by Travel

NSS Annual Meeting – January 22nd
Wednesday, January 22nd at 5:00 PM Meet NSS Board Members and Committee Chairpersons In Case You Missed It – see what happened in 2024 (photos will accompany reports) Learn

Hattiesburg Outdoor Sculpture Call for Art
The Hattiesburg Alliance for Public Art (HAPA) is pleased to re-launch its sculpture competition and exhibitionafter a four-year hiatus from the COVID-19 pandemic with a call for entries for its

Studio Without Walls RFP Available NOW
Applications are open for next year’s exhibition entitled Dream Along the River. Studio Without Walls will be presenting it’s 26th annual outdoor exhibition of 15 sculptures in the Riverway Park along

Sculpture at the Mount Call for Art
Sculpture at The Mount is an annual, juried exhibition of contemporary sculpture that extends across 50 acres of forest, gardens, and meadows. It will be open May 24 – October

Adjustable Sculpture Stand for Sale
Adjustable sculpture stand to sell. It is in excellent condition, Asking $100 for it. If interested, contact Yetti Frenkel at yetti_frenkel@me.com

Sunlight Podcast – Tax Advice for Artists
NESA member Robert Loebell found this podcast to be particularly useful for artists. You can listen HERE.


Fall News from ValleyCast
My Favorite Art Show Join us in welcoming back the talented members of the Blackstone Valley Art Association! at the Heritage Gallery, 50 Douglas Road, Whitinsville. The exhibit will feature a range

Natasha Dikareva Exhibiting in Sarasota, FL
In February, 2024, Natasha was an artist in residence at the Art Ovatioin Hote, in Sarasota. this one-of-a-kind hotel with its museum-like setting. Now she will display her sculptures in

Celebration of the Life of Marilyn Ewer
Date: Saturday, November 9, 2024 Time: 2:00 – 5:00 P.M. (Remembrances at 3:00) Location: Hopothecary Brewery and Kitchen303 Main Street, North Reading, MA www.hopothecaryales.com What to bring: Your memories of

MCC Grant Opportunity – Apply by October 24th
Grants for Creative Individuals We believe creativity has the power to transform society and make our state a better place to live, work, and thrive. Grants for Creative Individuals are

“Sound & Color” Music and Art Festival in Concord, NH
Sound & Color is a free two-day music and art festival Oct. 18, 19 11:00AM-7:00PM in downtown Concord, NH. PILLAR has been in collaboration with the City of Concord, Chamber of Commerce, Capitol Center for the

Free Tools from Reno Pisano’s Studio
Studio Open – November 3rd from 1 – 4pm NESA member Kevin Duffy is cleaning out Reno Pisano’s (one of NESA’s founders) studio in Nahant. There are various tools such

“Celeste” by Chris Plaisted On View in Warren, RI
The Warren Arts and Cultural Commission invites the public to welcome “Celeste” by Chris Plaisted at the newly poured concrete pad adjacent to the East Bay Bike Path on Railroad

2 NSS Grant Applications Open Now
Stanley Bleifeld Memorial Grant – Application Deadline – November 4th The Stanley Bleifeld Memorial Grant is a prize of $5,000 for a sculptor who has demonstrated outstanding ability as a

Old Frog Farm to Support Hurricane Relief for Ashville, NC
The Farm will have have mugs and bitty bowls by East Fork, a certified B pottery company in Asheville N.C. founded by Alex Matisse who grew up at Old Frog

Save the Date – Memorial for Marilyn Ewer
The family of Marilyn Ewer is planning to hold a memorial/celebration of life for Marilyn in the mid-afternoon of Saturday, November 9, to be held at a location in or

“The Politics of Personality” Sculpture Exhibition at URI
In concert with fall Honors Colloquium, Democracy in Peril, The Politics of Personality exhibit will share the perspectives of 20 artists developed in response to the show’s theme, examining the

NESA Member Elisa Adams Featured in Nashoba Valley Living
Read the full article and learn more about Elisa’s process and her works. NashobaValleyLiving

Updates from NESA member Liz Fletcher
Liz has several works on view around New England. Here is a link to her updates for this year – LizFletcherSculptor

“SCULPTURE, Sound & Color” Call for Art in Concord, NH
In collaboration with the City of Concord, and numerous art organizations in Concord, NH, Concord Sound & Color is seeking sculptural works, both mid-sized work and larger-scale public art. The Sound & Color festival

Earth Anchors Free to NESA Members
Mark Wholey is offering two sizes of Earth Anchors. FREE to NESA members.Contact Mark to make pick up arrangements.Mark Wholey 401 241-5947 (please text)

Mark Wholey “Hephaestus Rising”
The 14′ x 3′ x 3′ painted steel sculpture has been installed in the courtyard at Davol Square, a site that used to house an electric company, night club, and

Natasha Dikareva’s Solo Exhibition at Three Stones Gallery
September 11 – October 20, 2024 Opening reception: September 21, 6-8 pmThree Stones Gallery32 Main StreetConcord, MA 01742 “Edge of Dreams” will present a scene where ancient gods and enduring

Special Events at CCOSI Featuring NESA Members
The Cape Cod Museum of Art will be hosting two special afternoon events highlighting the work of Michael Alfano and Justin Perlman this fall. The events are open to all

Old Frog Farm and Studio 18th Annual Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition
Around the Pond and Through the Woods ExhibitionSeptember 5 thorough October 14Open Wednesday – Sunday, Noon to 5pm Opening Reception – Sunday, September 8th 1-5pm Several NESA members will be

“Right Whale” Stone Sculpture Installed
NESA has consulted with the Nordblom Company to install several “kid-friendly” sculptures in the retail area along 3rd Avenue in Burlington. This month Right Whale by NESA member, Thomas Berger of Kittery,

NESA Members to Exhibit at The Art Gallery
4 NESA members have been juried into TAG Gallery in the SOWA area in Boston, MA.Derrick Te Paske, Patrick Goguen, R. Douglas Rice, Barbara Fletcher, Cassie Doyon, Matthew Bajor, and

Inspiring Women of Ithaca Sculpture Unveiling
August 17th at 10am Two sculptures by NESA member, Meredith Bergmann, honoring Frances Perkins and Lucy Brown will be unveiled. The event will begin in the parking lot at Breckenridge

The Notion of Play – Hopscotch Exhibition in Whitinsville
The exhibition from our friends at ValleyCAST runs until August 22nd. NESA member Silvina Mizrahi is one of the included artists. Learn more about the exhibition and summer events at

National Association of Women Artists – South Carolina Chapter Call for Art
Brookgreen Gardens is a renowned sculpture garden located south of Murrell’s Inlet, SC, covering over 9,000 acres. Originally a rice plantation, it was later transformed into an award-winning sculpture garden.

NSS Membership Sale!
NSS Associates: have a website profile of five images, website link & biography are included in the website’s “Find a Sculptor“ search tool receive NSS Exhibitions prospectuses can access the

VIRTUAL TOUR OF NSS EXHIBITIONS
CURRENTLY INSTALLED AT BROOKGREEN GARDENS Wednesday, July 17th at 5:00 PM (EST) Join us for a personal tour of the Brenda and Dick Rosen Galleries at Brookgreen Gardens. We will

From Our Friends at ValleyCAST in Whitinsville
The free summer concert series begins on June 27th.Here is what you need to know! Our Kick-Off Concert starts early at 5:00 PM on June 27, 2024. Featuring TWO musical

Save the Date! Upcoming Solo Show “Silvina Mizrahi: A Sephardic Spirit”
September 15 – December 30Hebrew CollegeNewton, MAOpening Reception – September 15 5-7pm Other ExhibitionsNational Association of Women ArtistsWhere Do We Come From? What Are We? Where Are We Going?The Art

NSS Sculpture Celebration 2024
September 19–22 • Indianapolis, IN Join sculptors, curators, patrons of the arts, collectors, museum directors, students, and other arts professionals for a culturally immersive weekend in Indianapolis.More information HERE
