01/12/2026
Our Call to artists is up on Cafe for our next Sculpture Exhibition for 2026-2027!!!
CALL TO ARTISTS
Fifth Biennial
Rosemary Beach Sculpture Exhibition 2026-2027
Rosemary Beach Sculpture Exhibition (RBSE) aspires to be the premier outdoor art exhibition in the southeast and strives to enhance the natural beauty of Rosemary Beach and provide opportunities for inspiration through placement of outdoor art.
Rosemary Beach is a pristine coastal community known for its stunning natural flora, white sand beaches, and architectural beauty. Featured in Southern Living, Architectural Digest, and Atlanta Magazine, the architectural design of the community was inspired by the West Indies, St. Augustine, FL, and New Orleans, LA. RBSE is seeking unique sculptures to enhance its picturesque natural and built seaside environment.
We invite artists from all around the world working in the design, construction, and installation of outdoor sculpture, to submit applications. This biennial exhibition, opening in Fall of 2026 and running for one year, seeks to showcase the diverse talents and creativity of selected artists while complementing the stunning natural landscape and built environment that defines Rosemary Beach. All entries must be submitted via CaFE at CallForEntry.org. Application deadline is March 15, 2026. RBSE is a nonprofit arts exhibition organization.
ARTIST QUALIFICATIONS: Experienced sculptors are invited to submit their work for consideration. Artists must have documented experience with the design and construction of outdoor sculpture.
TIMELINE: Application deadline is March 15, 2026. Finalists will be notified on or before April 30, 2026. Artists will be required to deliver or ship their sculpture to Rosemary Beach and assist in the installation between September 15 and October 15, 2026. RBSE events will be scheduled during the week of the opening ceremony and artists are encouraged to attend. Event details will be provided once finalists are selected. Complimentary lodging for two nights will be provided to sculptors chosen to participate.
DURATION OF EXHIBITION: Opening to the public in October 2026 and running through October 2027.
VENUES FOR SCULPTURES: There are a variety of highly visible sites within the town center and residential areas of Rosemary Beach where sculptures will be displayed. These include:
• Expansive greens
• Pocket parks
• Gardens
• Town square
DESIGN PARAMETERS: Locations for outdoor sculptures have been selected throughout the Rosemary Beach community. Visit our website at www.rosemarybeachsculpture.com to see visual areas of previous exhibitions.
Sculptures must adhere to the following design parameters:
• Pose no risk of injury to the public (i.e. sharp edges, slip hazards, flammable materials).
• Must be semi-permanently fixed/not easily removed from a heavy base.
• Must not require maintenance for the duration of the exhibition.
• Able to withstand all weather conditions, high temperatures, direct sunlight, humidity, and salt air and withstand fading.
• Guaranteed against defects and deterioration.
• Must be safe, stable, and durable enough to be placed in public spaces and may be touched, climbed on, etc. by the public.
• Able to be viewed in-the-round to enhance the three-dimensional characteristics of each piece.
• Are original, complete works of art created by the artist.
• Can be created using any medium, such as metal, wood, stone, glass or any combination thereof. Interactive or kinetic sculptures are also welcome.
INSTALLATION: Artists are responsible for the transportation, installation, and removal of their sculptures. Assistance and equipment will be provided.
SELF-GUIDED TOUR: A printed map and self-guided tour will be developed in conjunction with Otocast, (mobile tour guide app) once sculptures are selected and the placement locations are determined. Each artist will be asked to provide a 3-minute verbal introduction of themselves, their art-making process, and the inspiration behind their sculpture. This content must be downloadable onto smartphones.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Submit the following materials to CaFE’ at CallForEntry.org by March 15, 2026.
Only complete applications will be considered:
• Artist bio outlining education, training, and exhibition and project history.
• The Artist’s statement is a key component of the application and should include the meaning and interpretation of the sculpture.
• Sculpture title, medium, dimensions, and the year of the work being submitted.
• Up to four low resolution images including multiple angles.
• Web links to images of previous relevant projects, substantiating experience in the construction of outdoor sculpture. Please include title, medium, dimensions, and year for each previous project.
• Specification for all materials, accompanied by an explanation of how these materials will withstand environmental elements.
• Contact details including, email address, phone number, mailing address and website.
There is a $10.00 application fee per sculpture entered. Sculptors that wish to enter multiple pieces for consideration should submit separate applications for each sculpture you would like considered. Finalists will be notified on or before April 30, 2026.
ARTIST SELECTION PROCESS: Approximately ten sculptures will be selected based on the quality of concept, design, and ex*****on of the vision. A panel of art experts, local community members, and representatives from Rosemary Beach will carefully review all submissions and select a diverse range of sculptures based on creativity, quality, durability, and enhancement of our coastal community environment. Selected artists will be notified and further instructions for installation and logistics will be provided at that time.
CONSIGNMENT CONTRACT: A consignment contract will be drafted for each selected work outlining consignment dates, value, photography/reproduction policies, and insurance terms. The contract will also specify whether sculptures are for sale to the public or on loan only. We encourage artists to include sales prices in their submission. At the end of the exhibition, sculptors are required to remove their work no later than December 31, 2027.
INSURANCE: Artists reserve the right to insure their loaned works. Rosemary Beach Sculpture Exhibition will issue limited insurance on exhibited works.
HONORARIUM AND AWARDS: All artists whose work is selected for exhibition will be offered a $3,000 honorarium once the sculpture has been delivered and mounted in place. In addition, an award of $4,000 will be given to the artist whose sculpture is chosen as the First-Place winner and an award of $2,000 will be given to the Second-Place winner. There will also be a $1,000 prize for the “People’s Choice Award”.
MORE ABOUT THE 2026-27 EXHIBITION: Please visit our website at www.rosemarybeachsculpture.com for more information.
The biennial Rosemary Beach Sculpture Exhibition showcases contemporary outdoor sculptures throughout the picturesque seaside town, transforming the walkable streets into an open-air art gallery for all to enjoy.
