Above (Left to Right): Spikes by Christopher Newman at South Shore Cultural Center; Healing HeArts by Michael Alfano at Berger Park; Moon Infinity by Plamen Yordanov at Mount Greenwood Park
Call for Artists:
2026-2028 Sculpture in the Parks Exhibition Season
Application Deadline: Sunday, April 5, 2026, 11:59PM CST
Chicago Sculpture International, in collaboration with the Chicago Park District and parks in the Chicagoland area, is inviting artists to submit proposals for the 2026-2028 Sculpture in the Parks (includes Chicago Park District Cultural Centers and Arts in the Parks initiatives, City of Evanston, Ronan Park, and possible other locations throughout the exhibition season).
The sculpture must be suitable for outdoor display in all weather conditions. They will be installed on hardscape or softscape (grass), so artists must be prepared for, and make provisions for, either type of installation. Only select sites have concrete pads; all other sites are softscape. Sculptures will be on view for two years, from October 2026 to October 2028 (exact dates to be determined). The sculpture must weight 3,000 lbs. or less. Works must be large-scale and suitable for outdoors and all weather conditions and weight under 3,000 lbs.. Submitted works must be transportable on a standard flatbed truck without requiring oversize or wide-load permits, escorts, or special routing. Each sculpture will receive a stipend of $4,200.