Out of the Box is a biennial competition that began in 2013 in celebration of the museum’s 10-year anniversary. Now in our third iteration, our program continues in its goal of presenting engaging and educational works of art to our university audience and broader community, as well as actively pursuing the growth of our permanent collection of outdoor sculpture.
Artwork chosen for display in this year’s exhibition will be installed on the museum grounds until October 6, 2018. This call for sculpture is open to all artists, age 18 and older. Entries must be received by June 1, 2017.
Important Dates
June 1, 2017:
Deadline for entries
June 30, 2017
Notification of acceptance/decline
August 1, 2017
Request for heavy-lifting equipment due to JCSM
August 21–September 15, 2017
Installation of accepted sculpture
October 6, 2017–October 6, 2018
Out of the Box Exhibition
October 8–12, 2018
Deinstallation of sculptures
Artist Awards
1st Place: $3,000
2nd Place: $1,500
Honorable Mention: $500
ALL Finalists: $1,000
Quick Submission Checklist:
- Images of up to three works, 1 to 3 views each
- Description and method of installation of each sculpture
- Non-refundable payment of $25 submitted via Auburn University’s Marketplace
- CaFÉ submission form with your complete contact information and artist’s statement
