HOST 2026–2027 Public Art Rotation

Contact InformationHaddonfield Outdoor Sculpture Trust (HOST)Contact Email: [email protected] Phone: 856-547-7233

Requirement OverviewLocation Eligibility Type: RegionalEligible Applicant Types: ArtistSubmission Limit: 3Media RequirementsImages | Min: 1, Max: 3Audio | Min: 0, Max: 0Video | Min: 0, Max: 0Total | Min: 1, Max: 3

Opportunity SummaryThe Haddonfield Outdoor Sculpture Trust (HOST) is accepting submissions of existing outdoor artworks for its 2026–2027 Public Art Rotation. Open to professional sculptors (18+) residing in NJ, PA, DE, NY, CT, MD, and VA. Selected artists receive a $1,000 honorarium per work for a minimum one-year outdoor display in historic Haddonfield, NJ. Deadline: November 20, 2026 (11:59 PM EST).

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General InformationThe Haddonfield Outdoor Sculpture Trust (HOST), established in 2014, is now accepting submissions of existing outdoor artworks for the 2026–2027 Public Art Rotation. Haddonfield, NJ—a historic town six miles east of Philadelphia—continues its mission to serve as the premier outdoor sculpture venue in Southern New Jersey.The program features diverse works ranging from classical to Pop Art, figurative to abstract. Selected sculptures will be displayed for a minimum of one year, with an honorarium of $1,000 provided per piece, along with on-site installation support and general public liability insurance provided by HOST.Eligibility & GuidelinesRegional Eligibility: Open to professional sculptors aged 18 or older residing in NJ, PA, DE, NY, CT, MD, or VA.Transport: Artists are responsible for shipping/transportation costs to and from Haddonfield, NJ.Visibility & Sales: Selected works will be installed in prominent downtown locations, featured in HOST’s multimedia publicity campaign, and included in HOST’s popular walking tours. Sales during the exhibition period are actively encouraged; HOST retains a 30% commission on any works sold.Selection: A jury of noted sculptors and curators will make the final selections.Current Gallery: View past and current installations at HADDONFIELDSCULPTURE.ORG.Submission Deadline: November 20, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ESTIMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONSThis application represents ONE artwork, with 1 to 3 images of that work. If you wish to enter additional artworks, complete and submit the first application, then return to "Apply to Calls" and choose "APPLY AGAIN TO THIS CALL." Artists may submit up to three separate applications (up to 3 artworks total).Contact CaFÉ Tech Support at [email protected] for technical help with applying.

Application RequirementsImages: 1 to 3 high-resolution images per artwork submission (including at least one full-view shot and optional detail shots).Artwork Details: Title, medium/materials, exact dimensions (Height x Width x Depth), total weight, year completed, and retail sale price (or insurance value).Installation Specifications: Detailed description of mounting/anchoring requirements, base/pedestal needs (e.g., concrete pad size, bolt patterns), and any special equipment needed for placement.Durability & Safety Statement: Brief confirmation that the artwork is fully weather-resistant, structurally sound, and safe for high-traffic, outdoor public interaction.Artist Resume / CV: Current resume highlighting professional background and public art/exhibition history.Transport & Insurance Acknowledgment: Statement confirming the artist is responsible for all shipping/transportation to and from Haddonfield, NJ, and maintains property/damage insurance on the artwork at all times (HOST provides general public liability coverage on-site).

Eligibility CriteriaGeographic Location: Open to artists residing in New Jersey (NJ), Pennsylvania (PA), Delaware (DE), New York (NY), Connecticut (CT), Maryland (MD), or Virginia (VA).Age: Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.Artist Level: Open to professional sculptors and public artists.Artwork Status: Submissions must be existing, completed outdoor sculptures ready for installation (proposals for unbuilt concepts will not be accepted).Durability & Safety: Artworks must be structurally sound, weather-resistant, non-hazardous, and safe for year-round display in high-traffic outdoor public spaces.Logistics & Insurance: Artists are responsible for shipping and transportation costs to and from Haddonfield, NJ, and must carry property insurance covering their sculpture against damage or loss. HOST provides on-site installation support and general public liability coverage for the exhibition sites.

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