Mountain Home Art Walk
Submit up to 5 images of original sculptures for a rotating outdoor exhibition; 2-3 artists will be selected to exhibit 10-12 sculptures for approximately five months.
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Get matched →- Deadline
- 43 days left
- Entry fee
- $25
- Award
- $1,000
- Location
- Mountain Home, Arkansas
- Exhibition window
- Oct 15, 2026
- Applicants notified
- Sep 24, 2026
About
Overview
Arkansas State University–Mountain Home invites sculptors to submit work for the Mountain Home Art Walk Visiting Artists Series, a biannual outdoor sculpture exhibition designed to bring exceptional public art to the Twin Lakes Region. The Mountain Home Art Walk is a growing public art destination featuring permanent sculptures, walking trails, and outdoor gathering spaces. The Visiting Artists Series expands this vision by introducing a rotating collection of temporary sculptures exhibited twice annually.
Key dates
- Application deadline: September 15, 2026
- Jury review: September 16-23, 2026
- Artist notifications: September 24-30, 2026
- Installation date: October 15, 2026
- Exhibition duration: Approximately 5 months
Eligibility
- Artists age 18 or older
- Emerging, mid-career, and established sculptors
- Individual artists and artist teams
- U.S. residency required
- Original work created by the applicant
- Sculptures suitable for outdoor display
- Structurally sound and safe for public interaction
- Weight no more than 2,000 pounds
- Capable of remaining outdoors for approximately five months
- Require minimal maintenance during exhibition period
Site & display requirements
Artwork will be displayed outdoors along the Mountain Home Art Walk at Arkansas State University–Mountain Home. Standard sculpture pads measure 4' x 4'; multiple pads may be combined to accommodate larger works. Maximum sculpture weight: 2,000 pounds. Sculptures must be suitable for outdoor public display and capable of withstanding seasonal weather conditions. ASUMH can assist with installation when clear installation instructions are provided. Artists requiring specialized mounting systems, hardware, or fasteners may be required to assist with or oversee installation.
Application requirements
Applicants must submit a completed online application, artist resume or CV, artist statement, and up to 5 images of sculptures available for exhibition. Each image submission must include: title, medium, dimensions, weight, year completed, and sale price (if applicable). Submission limit: 1.
Selection & awards
A panel of 3-4 qualified jurors will review all submissions and select approximately 2-3 artists to exhibit a total of 10-12 sculptures for approximately five months. Each selected artist will receive a $1,000 stipend to help offset transportation, travel, installation, and exhibition-related expenses.
Sales
Artwork may be listed for sale during the exhibition. All inquiries, negotiations, contracts, payments, transportation, and transfer of ownership must occur directly between the artist and purchaser at the close of the exhibition. Any artwork sold during the exhibition shall remain on display until the exhibition's conclusion and may be released to the purchaser only after the exhibition has ended. Arkansas State University–Mountain Home will not participate in sales transactions and will not receive commissions from sales.
Application fee & contact
- Application fee: $25
- Contact: [email protected] or 870-508-6158
- Website: www.asumh.edu/mh-art-walk
- Award
- $1,000 stipend per selected artist to assist with travel, transportation, and exhibition expenses.
- Sales commission
- No commission - you keep 100% of sales
- Theme
- A rotating outdoor sculpture exhibition bringing exceptional public art to the Twin Lakes Region.
- Eligibility
- Open to artists age 18 or older, including emerging, mid-career, and established sculptors, individual artists and artist teams, residing in the United States.
- Audience
- Artists age 18 or older; emerging, mid-career, and established sculptors; individual artists and artist teams.
- Size & format
- Standard sculpture pads measure 4' x 4'; multiple pads may be combined to accommodate larger works. Maximum sculpture weight: 2,000 pounds.
- Also worth noting
- Standard sculpture pads measure 4' x 4'; multiple pads may be combined to accommodate larger works. Maximum sculpture weight: 2,000 pounds.
- Contact
- [email protected]
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