The Mount, Edith Wharton's Home in Lenox, MA is pleased to invite emerging and established sculptors to submit medium- to large-scale works for the annual outdoor sculpture exhibition produced in the Berkshires by SculptureNow for the past twenty-five years and hosted by The Mount for the past nine years.
A destination for collectors and enthusiasts, last year the sculpture exhibition welcomed over 55,000 visitors. The show has been favorably reviewed by Sculpture Magazine, The New York Times, and National Public Radio, among other outlets. Photos of previous exhibitions are available on SculptureNow.org.
The 2024 exhibit, consisting of up to 25 works, will open on Friday, May 24, and run through Sunday, October 20. Pre-existing works as well as proposed works are eligible for consideration. A $1,000 honorarium will be awarded to each accepted artist. Proceeds from the sale of any pieces will be shared by the artist and The Mount 70% / 30% respectively.
Submission Criteria:
IMPORTANT DATES:
Friday, January 5: Application period opens
Friday, February 9: Application period closes
Friday, March 1: Jury notifications emailed to artists
Monday – Thursday, May 21-23: Sculptures are installed
Monday – Thursday, October 21-23: Sculptures are de-installed
Questions can be directed to Madeleine Lord (mlord@edithwharton.org).
We look forward to receiving your submission(s)!
About The Mount
The Mount is a National Historic Landmark that interprets the intellectual, artistic, and humanitarian legacy of author Edith Wharton (1862-1937). Built by Wharton in 1902, The Mount features fifty acres of restored woodlands, streams, and meadows that serve as the backdrop of our annual sculpture exhibit.
Please see the video below for a quick tutorial on the submission process.
