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title: Alex J. Ettl Grant 2027
description: >-
  Annual $7,500 prize for a figurative or realist sculptor with a mature body of
  work, sponsored by the National Sculpture Society.
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type: program
status: open
createdAt: '2026-10-11'
updatedAt: '2026-10-11'
programType: Prize/award
organization: National Sculpture Society
organizationUrl: 'https://www.artsume.com/o/national-sculpture'
deadline: '2026-10-19'
location: 'New York, NY, United States'
isOnline: false
compensationRange: '$7,500 prize'
disciplines:
  - sculpture
---

# Alex J. Ettl Grant 2027

**Hosted by:** National Sculpture Society

**Type:** Prize/award | **Location:** New York, NY, United States | **Deadline:** October 19, 2026

## About This Program

The Alex J. Ettl Grant is a prize of $7,500 sponsored by the National Sculpture Society.

It is awarded annually to a figurative or realist sculptor who has demonstrated a commitment to sculpting and outstanding ability in his/her/their body of work. The Ettl Grant is for a mature body of work; sculpture created in workshop or instructional settings should not be submitted.

Applicants cannot be elected members of the National Sculpture Society. All applicants must be citizens of or residents in the United States with a social security number.

- Number of pieces: 11 - 15
- Only one entry per artist
- Maximum file size: 50MB per image
- Accepted file types: JPG

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Geographic Eligibility:** National
- **Disciplines:** sculpture
- **Note:** Applicants cannot be elected members of the National Sculpture Society. All applicants must be citizens of or residents in the United States with a social security number. The grant is for a mature body of work; sculpture created in workshop or instructional settings should not be submitted.

### Additional Requirements

- Images of 11 to 15 works of sculpture (at least two views per work if the sculpture is in the round, maximum 45 images)
- Images must be in JPEG (.jpg) format
- Title, medium, and dimensions for each sculpture
- A CV or bio summarizing your career path

## Compensation & Benefits

$7,500 prize

**Includes:** Prize

## Timeline

- **Opens:** October 11, 2026
- **Deadline:** October 19, 2026

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://app.entrythingy.com/nationalsculpture/alex-j-ettl-grant-2027