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2027 CSE Richard Hunt Award Call to Artists

Submit an artist statement, bio, sample images, a proposal for a new sculptural work for public installation in Chicago, and a project budget.

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Deadline
46 days left
Entry fee
Not listed - check the source
Award
$10,000
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Exhibition window
May 30, 2027 → May 29, 2029
Applicants notified
Nov 1, 2026

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About

Overview

CSE is partnering with the Richard Hunt Legacy Foundation to award an emerging or mid-career sculptor $10,000 toward production of a new work for a prominent Chicago public location. The work will be displayed for 24 months, and the artist retains ownership upon return.

Key Dates

  • October 30, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.: Applications due
  • Mid-November 2026: Jury selection and notification
  • December 15, 2026: Final drawings/plans due to CSE
  • May 30, 2027: Installation completed

Eligibility

Emerging or mid-career sculptors, aged 18 or older.

Application Requirements

  • Artist statement and bio (200 words or less)
  • Sample images
  • Artist proposal for new work for installation (350 words)
  • Proposed project budget (may include studio rent, labor, materials, etc.)

The Jury

Select curators from Chicago's art community: Patricia Andrews-Keenan (founder and CEO of Pigment International), Vicki Heyman (co-founder of Uncharted LLC, Illinois Arts Council Member), and Geof Oppenheimer (sculptor).

How to Apply

Email your details to [email protected] or submit applications here: CSE Richard Hunt Application.

Media accepted
drawinginstallationlandscapepublic artsculpture
Award
$10,000 toward production
Theme
The award supports the creation of a new sculptural work for a prominent Chicago public location, bringing diverse perspectives to the city's public art landscape.
Eligibility
Emerging or mid-career sculptors, aged 18 or older.
Audience
Artists aged 18+
Contact
[email protected]

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