Call for Submissions: The Elora Sculpture Project 2024

Thoreau Bakker, VR Lion

Submissions Now Being Accepted

The Elora Sculpture Project is a juried, seasonal outdoor exhibition which takes place from May 15 to October 15. 2024 will see the 14th edition. Eighteen sculptures will be installed throughout the downtown cores of Elora and Fergus, available for easy viewing and possible purchase.

The village of Elora and the Town of Fergus are adjacent communities, centrally located in Ontario, a short drive from Toronto, Kitchener-Waterloo, Hamilton, and Guelph. Their spectacular landscapes surrounding the Grand River and their proximity to major urban centres make them destinations for appreciative visitors year-round.

Hanna Boos, Male Picco Torso

Exhibition Guidelines

The exhibition is open to all artists within Canada.

The criteria for selecting the artworks include aesthetic appeal, quality, durability, innovation and originality.

Sculptures must be original works suitable for outdoor installation. The artwork must not pose a risk of injury to the public (i.e. no sharp points) and must be robust enough to withstand outdoor installation and interaction with the public.

A jury appointed by the Elora Sculpture Project (ESP) committee will select up to 18 entries for exhibition. Artists may submit up to two entries for consideration. However, if selected, only the highest ranking of the entries will be featured in the exhibition ie) limit one per artist to be shown.

Artworks may be offered for sale. The ESP does not take a commission on sales, nor is it directly involved with any sales.

Artists will receive an honorarium upon conclusion of the exhibition.

Entry Deadline: Saturday, January 20, 2024 5:00 PM EST.

Full details and entry forms available here.

Direct inquires to: elorasculptureproject@gmail.com

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