National Sculpture Society

The National Sculpture Society (NSS) was founded in 1893 by sculptors and architects including Daniel Chester French, Augustus Saint-Gaudens and Stanford White, and was the first organization of professional sculptors formed in the United States. It promotes excellence in sculpture inspired by the natural world, and its stated purpose is to spread knowledge of good sculpture. The society is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. Its membership has five main groups: Associates, Elected Sculptor Members, Fellows, Allied Professionals and Patrons. Its programs include the Sculpture Quarterly magazine, the SculptureNews e-bulletin, scholarships, grants, exhibitions and competitions, and the Sculpture Celebration Conference. Its headquarters, library and gallery are in midtown Manhattan.