chicago sculpture exhibit 2025

In its 24th year, the Chicago Sculpture Exhibit is continuing its mission to encourage public encounters with art while going about daily lives. Professional 3-D artists are invited to create and install sculptures at identified public sites. A $2,000 honorarium will be awarded for each selected work – half paid at contract signing and balance at installation. Artwork will remain on display for one calendar year. At least 40 sculptures will be included in the 2025 Exhibition.

The work must:

• be made of the highest quality materials that hold up to sometimes harsh weather conditions including heat, rain and wind;
• be of the highest quality construction and appropriate in an urban setting;
• be original works of art created by the artist or fabricated under their direct supervision;
• demonstrate structural soundness, safety and stability for an unsupervised general audience;
• be guaranteed against defects and deterioration;
• fit into a dense, urban setting. Large-scale sculptures are requested.

Timeline (approximate) –

• April-May 2025: Remove existing artworks
• May 2025: Installation of artworks
• May 2026: Exhibition closes