Chicago Sculpture Exhibit

09/24/2026

2027 CSE RICHARD HUNT AWARD **CALL FOR ARTISTS**

Click here to Submit Application:
https://tinyurl.com/Richard-Hunt-Application

CSE is thrilled to renew the CSE Richard Hunt Award, honoring the internationally acclaimed Chicago artist. The award supports an emerging or mid-career sculptor in creating a new work for a prominent Chicago location, bringing diverse perspectives to the city’s public art landscape.

The selected artist will receive $10,000 toward production.The Artist is responsible for transporting the sculpture to and from the site, while CSE will support installation and mounting costs. The work will be displayed for 24 months, must withstand Chicago’s climate, and will then be returned to the artist as the sole owner.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Artists, (18+) must submit the following within the application:
— Artist statement and bio (200 words or less)

— Artist proposal for new work for installation
(350 words)

— Proposed project budget
(may include studio rent, labor, materials, etc.)

— Sample images

THE JURY
Select curators from Chicago’s art community will comprise the Jury for the 2027/2028 CSE Richard Hunt Award including Patricia Andrews-Keenan, founder and CEO of Pigment International and founder of Black Fine Art Month, Vicki Heyman, co-founder of Uncharted LLC, Illinois Arts Council Member and Richard Hunt Legacy Foundation Advisory Board Member, and Geof Oppenheimer, sculptor.

PROJECT TIMELINE

FRIDAY, OCT 30, 2026 at 5:00 pm:
Applications Due.

MID-NOV, 2026:
Jury selection of winner, with notification shortly thereafter.

DEC 15, 2026:
Final drawings/plans due to CSE for review.

MAY 30, 2027:
Installation of the work completed and planned with CSE staff and contractors.

Questions: [email protected]

09/21/2026

What an EPIC NIGHT at Theater on The Lake! Celebrating 25 Years of Public Art, Community and Impact.

Chicago Sculpture Exhibit recently celebrated 25 years of bringing public art, artists and communities together with a special anniversary celebration surrounded by friends, supporters, artists and partners who have helped shape CSE’s journey. We are proud to say that we have installed 789 public sculptures in the city of Chicago!

The evening featured a special panel discussion with Richard Hunt Award winners Gwen Yen Chiu and D.Lamar Preston, moderated by Steven Zick, along with collaborative sculpture building, photos with Rosie the Robot, and a silent auction of artist maquettes.
We were especially honored to celebrate CSE founder Vi Daley and recognize the incredible legacy she helped create. Most importantly, the evening was a celebration of the artists, volunteers, sponsors, partners and supporters who have made 25 years of public art possible.

Thank you for being part of the CSE community and for helping us look ahead to the next 25 years!

08/30/2026

Chicago Sculpture Exhibit is excited to share WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talk with Pam Cullerton (President of CSE) about the organization’s 25th Anniversary Celebration and its quarter-century of bringing public art to Chicago neighborhoods.

LISTEN NOW: https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/the-chicago-sculpture-exhibit-25th-anniversary-celebration-at-the-theater-on-the-lake/

Pam shares how the exhibit has connected artists, civic leaders, collectors, and community members while helping make original sculpture an accessible part of the city’s everyday landscape. The event takes place Wednesday, Sept. 9, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Theater on the Lake, 2401 N. DuSable Lake Shore Drive. Guests can enjoy an evening honoring creativity, community, and the impact of public art, with food and adult beverages included. To learn more and purchase tickets, visit www.chicagosculptureexhibit.org

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks with Pam Cullerton of the Chicago Sculpture Exhibit about the organization’s 25th Anniversary Celebration and its quarter-century of bringing public art to Chicago neig…

08/25/2026

Celebrate With Us on WED, SEPTEMBER 9
6pm - 9pm at Theater On The Lake
2401 N. Jean Baptiste Pointe du Sable Lake Shore

Please join us in celebrating 25 years of bringing public art to Chicago’s neighborhoods. This milestone event gathers civic leaders, artists, collectors, and supporters for an unforgettable evening honoring creativity, community, and impact.

Purchase Tickets:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/cse-25th-anniversary-gala

$100 per person - Your Ticket Includes
— Food and Drinks
— Entertainment and Additional Surprises
— Help Celebrate 25 Years of Public Art

Note: Artists that have been in the CSE Exhibit past and present, please email [email protected] for a special discount code.

08/25/2026

Don't Miss Out - Get Your Tickets Now!
WED, SEPTEMBER 9
6pm - 9pm
Theater On The Lake
2401 N. Jean Baptiste Pointe du Sable Lake Shore

Please join us in celebrating 25 years of bringing public art to Chicago’s neighborhoods. This milestone event gathers civic leaders, artists, collectors, and supporters for an unforgettable evening honoring creativity, community, and impact.

Purchase Tickets:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/cse-25th-anniversary-gala

$100 per person - Your Ticket Includes
— Food and Drinks
— Entertainment and Additional Surprises
— Help Celebrate 25 Years of Public Art

Note: Artists that have been in the CSE Exhibit past and present, please email [email protected] for a special discount code.

08/10/2026

You Are Invited - Get Your Tickets Now

WED, SEPTEMBER 9
6pm - 9pm
Theater On The Lake
2401 N. Jean Baptiste Pointe du Sable Lake Shore

Please join us in celebrating 25 years of bringing public art to Chicago’s neighborhoods. This milestone event gathers civic leaders, artists, collectors, and supporters for an unforgettable evening honoring creativity, community, and impact.

Purchase Tickets: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/cse-25th-anniversary-gala

$100 per person - Your Ticket Includes
— Food and Drinks
— Entertainment and Additional Surprises
— Help Celebrate 25 Years of Public Art

Note: Artists that have been in the CSE Exhibit past and present, please email [email protected] for a special discount code.

07/30/2026

Please join us in celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Chicago Sculpture Exhibit!

When: Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Where: Theater On The Lake
2401 N. DuSable Lake Shore Dr. Chicago

Click on the link below to get your tickets.
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/cse-25th-anniversary-gala

Artists that have been in the CSE show (past or present) please email [email protected] for a discount code.

Please feel free to forward on the invitation to any of your friends or colleagues to help celebrate this epic night.

Hope to see you there!

06/12/2026

Chicago Sculpture Exhibit is Celebrating 25 Years of Public Art!

Please SAVE THE DATE in your calendars and join us in celebrating 25 years of bringing public art to Chicago’s neighborhoods. This milestone event gathers civic leaders, artists, collectors, and supporters for an unforgettable evening honoring creativity, community, and impact.

WED, SEPT 9, 2026 from 6:00pm-9:00pm

More information coming soon!!!

05/29/2026

Chicago Sculpture Exhibit installing more Public Art throughout our neighborhoods!

05/27/2026

Chicago Sculpture Exhibit is EXCITED to be installing this year's sculptures throughout Chicago. Be on the lookout for these amazing works of art and take some selfies and tag