--- title: 2027 SculptureTour Salina Competition & Exhibition description: Annual juried outdoor sculpture exhibition in downtown Salina, Kansas; $1,500 stipend per sculpture plus cash awards. url: https://www.artsume.com/programs/e3b682bd-2a87-4f5b-9835-e69afed15801 type: program status: open createdAt: "2026-10-24" updatedAt: "2026-10-24" programType: Public art organization: SculptureTour Salina organizationUrl: https://www.artsume.com/o/sculpturetour-salina deadline: "2026-12-31" entryFee: 30 USD location: Salina, KS, United States isOnline: false compensationRange: $1,500 stipend per installed sculpture, plus Juror's Merit Awards ($4,750 total), Public Merit/People's Choice awards, and a possible City of Salina purchase of up to $20,000 for the People's Choice winner. disciplines: - sculpture --- # 2027 SculptureTour Salina Competition & Exhibition **Hosted by:** SculptureTour Salina **Type:** Public art | **Location:** Salina, KS, United States | **Deadline:** December 31, 2026 | **Entry fee:** $30 ## About This Program ### Opportunity Summary SculptureTour Salina (STS) is an annual curated exhibition in Salina, Kansas which includes juried work and direct selection of artists. Salina is an extraordinary community boasting a cultural vibe beyond expectations. The STS exhibition is open to any artist creating work suitable for outdoor display. Between 20-25 sculptures are selected and carefully sited in historic downtown Salina. Sculptures remain installed for one year and the program is marketed to provide both viewing enjoyment to community and visitors, and an opportunity to sell artists' work. To date, more than 40 sculptures have been purchased by local businesses and individuals. Fifteen People's Choice Award winning sculptures have also been purchased and placed in the community. The City of Salina designates up to $20,000 for the purchase of the People's Choice ballot winner. The sculpture is then installed in a public environment within the community as part of Salina's growing public art collection. ### Exhibition Selection Consideration is given to quality of work, artistic merit, design, craftsmanship, creative use of materials, scale, weather appropriate, along with durability and safety for community display. Works will be selected in a wide range of media and expression. ### STS Policies - Selected sculptures will be on display from early May through early April. - Sculptures are required to remain installed for the duration. - A stipend of $1,500 is awarded for each sculpture. ($1,250 at time of delivery & $250 at pick-up) - One-night complimentary stay per artist - Artists have the option to participate in the People's Choice Award program. - Artists have the option to list their artwork for sale. - SculptureTour Salina (STS) retains 25% commission on sold work. - STS provides technical assistance during installation of artwork. - Work has been commissioned from participating artists on occasion. ### Awards A Juror will be selected to award $4,750 in cash awards during the opening day of SculptureTour – May 1, 2027. Juror's Awards will be presented during the Un-Wrap Party. **Juror Merit Awards** - Sylvia Rice Best of Show $2,500 - Merit Award $1,500 - Merit Award $750 ### People's Choice Awards The People's Choice Awards is determined by public ballot, available through December 31, 2027. The sculpture with the most votes by ballot will be purchased by the City of Salina at listed price, up to $20,000. People's Merit Award: $1,000 award to artist based on 2nd highest total number of votes. Youth Merit Award: $500 award to artist is based on highest number of votes by youth, 14 and under. ### Calendar - December 31, 2026: Applications due - January 29, 2027: Jury notification - April 2027: De-installation of 2026 exhibit, Installation of 2027 exhibit begins - May 1, 2027: Opening day, Un-Wrap Party, Juror's Merit Awards Announced - May 1, 2027 – April 2028: Exhibit open - May 1-December 31, 2027: People's Choice Award Voting Period - January 2028: People's Choice Award Announcement - April 2028: De-installation of 2027 exhibit - May 31, 2028: All pieces must be retrieved from Salina, or storage fees or $50 per month will commence. ### Application Requirements - All artwork must be the original work of the submitting artist. - Artists are responsible for round-trip shipment of work and may provide installation instruction or personally assist with installation of work(s). - Artists may submit up to three (3) sculptures for consideration. - Artworks submitted must have at least one dimension that is no less than three (3) feet, excluding base. - ONLY high resolution (1920 x 1920 pixels minimum) digital baseline JPEG images will be accepted. No progressive JPEG files will be accepted. - Artists are to designate if the artwork is for sale and provide a purchase price. - Artists must designate whether the piece is to be considered in the People's Choice Award Program. - The sculpture receiving the most votes will be purchased by the City of Salina, at listed price, up to $20,000. - Artist's resume/short bio must be included in the application. - An artist's statement about each piece must be included in the application. Please note if work or any individual part is kinetic. - Drawings, draft ideas or digital mockups will NOT be accepted. ### Eligibility Criteria - All artwork must be the original work of the submitting artist. - Drawings, draft ideas or digital mockups will NOT be accepted. - Artists may submit up to three (3) sculptures for consideration. - Artworks submitted must have at least one dimension measuring no less than three (3) feet, excluding the base. ## Eligibility & Requirements - **Geographic Eligibility:** International - **Disciplines:** sculpture - **Note:** All artwork must be the original work of the submitting artist. Drawings, draft ideas or digital mockups will not be accepted. Artists may submit up to three sculptures for consideration (the submission limit is also listed elsewhere as one). Artworks submitted must have at least one dimension no less than three feet, excluding the base. ### Additional Requirements - All artwork must be the original work of the submitting artist. - Artists are responsible for round-trip shipment of work and may provide installation instruction or personally assist with installation of work(s). - Artists may submit up to three (3) sculptures for consideration. - Artworks submitted must have at least one dimension that is no less than three (3) feet, excluding base. - ONLY high resolution (1920 x 1920 pixels minimum) digital baseline JPEG images will be accepted. No progressive JPEG files will be accepted. - Artists are to designate if the artwork is for sale and provide a purchase price. - Artists must designate whether the piece is to be considered in the People's Choice Award Program. - Artist's resume/short bio must be included in the application. - An artist's statement about each piece must be included in the application. Please note if work or any individual part is kinetic. - Drawings, draft ideas or digital mockups will NOT be accepted. ## Compensation & Benefits $1,500 stipend per installed sculpture, plus Juror's Merit Awards ($4,750 total), Public Merit/People's Choice awards, and a possible City of Salina purchase of up to $20,000 for the People's Choice winner. **Includes:** Stipend, Prize A stipend of $1,500 is awarded for each sculpture ($1,250 at time of delivery & $250 at pick-up). Juror's Merit Awards total $4,750: Sylvia Rice Best of Show $2,500, Merit Award $1,500, Merit Award $750. Public Merit Awards total $1,500: People's Merit Award $1,000 (2nd highest vote total) and Youth Merit Award $500 (highest youth vote total). The City of Salina designates up to $20,000 to purchase the People's Choice ballot winner. SculptureTour Salina retains 25% commission on any work sold. ## What's Provided - **Housing:** Provided - One-night complimentary stay per artist. ## Timeline - **Opens:** August 30, 2026 - **Deadline:** December 31, 2026 - **Program Start:** May 1, 2027 ## Contact **Email:** salinasculpturetour@gmail.com ## How to Apply Apply at: https://artist.callforentry.org/agreetoterms.php?ID=18063