---
title: Open Call for Outside Sculpture 2026 - 2027
description: >-
  Open call for outdoor sculptures at Dairy Arts Center's Palmer Terrace in
  Boulder, CO. Selected works installed 8–12 weeks with artist honorarium.
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type: program
status: closed
createdAt: '2026-05-28'
updatedAt: '2026-09-30'
programType: Exhibition
organization: Dairy Arts Center
organizationUrl: 'https://www.artsume.com/o/dairy-arts-center'
deadline: '2026-06-01'
entryFee: 40 USD
location: 'Palmer Terrace, Dairy Arts Center, Boulder, CO, United States'
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compensationRange: >-
  Artist honorarium for selected works; amount dependent on exhibition budget
  for each installation cycle.
disciplines:
  - sculpture
---

# Open Call for Outside Sculpture 2026 - 2027

**Hosted by:** Dairy Arts Center

**Type:** Exhibition | **Location:** Palmer Terrace, Dairy Arts Center, Boulder, CO, United States | **Deadline:** June 1, 2026 | **Entry fee:** $40

## About This Program

The Dairy Arts Center's Visual Arts Program invites artists to submit proposals for individual sculptural works to be installed on the Palmer Terrace, an outdoor site located at the front of the Dairy Arts Center in Boulder, Colorado.

This open call seeks sculptures that engage audiences in a dynamic outdoor setting and contribute to the Dairy's role as a vibrant cultural hub. Selected works will be presented as part of the Dairy's rotating outdoor sculpture program during the 2026–2027 season.

The Dairy's Visual Arts Program presents contemporary art that sparks dialogue, fosters community engagement, and reflects the diversity of artistic voices in Colorado and beyond. Outdoor sculptures on the Palmer Terrace provide an opportunity for artists to connect with visitors in a highly visible public space at the entrance to the building.

Selected sculptures will be installed for a period of eight to twelve weeks. Installations are scheduled throughout the year in coordination with the Dairy's visual arts exhibitions and public programs. The sculpture site on the Palmer Terrace consists of an area approximately 67 x 70 inches, filled with small pebbles. Works must fit within this footprint and comply with a maximum height of 7.5 feet. Selected artists will receive an honorarium, dependent on the exhibition budget for each installation cycle.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Geographic Eligibility:** National
- **Disciplines:** sculpture
- **Age Requirements:** 18+ years old
- **Note:** Artists must live within the United States and be able to transport artwork to the Dairy Arts Center. Works must be original (no recreations unless conceptually grounded within the exhibition). Artists over 18 eligible; younger artists may apply with parental permission (contact stella@thedairy.org). Each artist or group may submit up to three sculptures, each as a separate application.

### Additional Requirements

Artist statement or biography; description of the proposed sculpture; images of the artwork (or proposal renderings) — minimum 2, maximum 10 work samples (any media accepted: images, video, audio); dimensions, materials, and installation requirements.

## Compensation & Benefits

Artist honorarium for selected works; amount dependent on exhibition budget for each installation cycle.

**Includes:** Honorarium

## Timeline

- **Opens:** May 28, 2026
- **Deadline:** June 1, 2026
- **Program Start:** January 1, 2026
- **Program End:** December 31, 2027

## Contact

**Email:** stella@thedairy.org

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=17160