2026 Sculpture in the Square
Deadline
January 31, 2026
94 days left
Application Fee
FREE
Rewards
Multiple Rewards
Interest
High
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About This Opportunity
Old Town Square is nestled snuggly amongst historic buildings in the heart of Fort Collins, Colorado and is home to weekly concerts in the summer and year-round festivals, shopping, and dining. It is our goal to expose the citizens of Fort Collins to quality art and artists, compensate our artists well, and help promote their talents.
If artwork is sold, while on loan, we will retain a 10% commission. We are accepting highly durable and resilient sculptures of any media, that are **at least 4 feet** **tall**, from artists nationwide. Each artist may submit up to 3 pieces.
**Requirements (PLEASE READ BEFORE SUBMITTING):**
* Please submit 2 different images for each sculpture you submit for consideration. (Please DO NOT send more than 2 pictures for each sculpture. Entries that only have one picture are considered incomplete.)
* Each artist may submit up to 3 different sculptures.
* Each piece of art submitted must be at least 4 feet tall and have a metal plate adhered to its base. Your metal plate will be welded to the metal plate on our plinth. Your plate must be able to fit on a 2' x 2' or 3' x 3' plinth.
* Installation will be on Saturday, April 25, 2026. Artist or artist representative must be present to install sculpture. No exceptions will be made.
* Please do not submit sculptures that will not fit on the aforementioned plinths, art installations or sculptures that are committed to another program.
What You'll Get
Types: FUNDING, CASHPRIZE, EXHIBITION
Each artist will receive a $1,500 honorarium. A People's Choice of $1,000 will be awarded at the end of September in 2026. Artwork displayed in Old Town Square, Fort Collins.
Application Requirements
- APPLICATION_FORMS
- ARTIST_STATEMENT
- ARTWORK_PORTFOLIO
Eligibility
Geographic Requirements
US
Old Town Fort Collins
Fort Collins, Colorado, US
Verified Organization
Active since 2020
Ready to take the next step?
Don't miss out on this opportunity. Applications close on January 31, 2026.