Chinkapin Craftstead is excited to announce an outdoor sculpture competition for the third year in a row. Following the lead of the turtle sculpture and the 75-foot mural in Woodbury, TN, proposals are being accepted from Tennessee based artists now through November 27, 2024.

Designs should focus on indigenous animals and/or plants and preferably be interactive for kids and viewers. The completed work must be weather and vandal resistant. Applicants should submit scaled drawings and/or maquettes of the proposed art piece including a description of materials to be used. A resume or bio, artist statement, photos, and examples of previous work and experience are encouraged.

A panel of judges from local government and the two arts organizations will choose the winning submission. The new work will be sited at one of 3 locations in Woodbury.

The winner will be decided on December 30, 2024. Installation must be completed by June 1, 2025. Eligible applicants are artists currently living and working in Tennessee.

With funding from the TN Arts Commission and Chinkapin Craftstead, the Arts Center will coordinate artists’ submissions, manage the grant-funded project, and oversee installation. The project budget is $12,000 for design work, fabrication, and installation.

Email submissions to artscenter@artscenterofcc.com or mail to the Arts Center of Cannon County, 1424 John Bragg Highway, Woodbury, TN 37190.