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In the Round: 3rd Biennial Outdoor Sculpture
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In the Round: 3rd Biennial Outdoor Sculpture

UNC Asheville Department of Art

June 30, 2026Asheville, NC, USA (UNC Asheville campus)

UNC Asheville's third biennial outdoor sculpture competition — juror Ledelle Moe selects seven works for a two-year campus installation (Oct 2026 – Sep 2028) with $2,000 artist stipends, $3,000 in juror-determined prizes, and installation equipment support.

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UNC Asheville's third biennial outdoor sculpture competition — juror Ledelle Moe selects seven works for a two-year campus installation (Oct 2026 – Sep 2028) with $2,000 artist stipends, $3,000 in juror-determined prizes, and installation equipment support.

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US artists 18+; seven works selected for two-year outdoor display around Owen Hall. Max 10×10 ft footprint, 3,000 lbs; must anchor to concrete pad and withstand NC weather. Models/proposals for in-progress work may be considered.

Dates & details

Deadline
June 30, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT
Programme dates
October 2026 – September 2028
Results
July 15, 2026
Costs to the artist
$25+ entry; shipping/installation beyond stipend
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$3,000 total cash prizes; $2,000 stipend per accepted artist
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$25 per entry (up to 5 entries, 2 views each)

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