A Call to Artists:
Sculpture Walk Across Nebraska (SWAN) is excited to announce the communities of Columbus, Grand Island, Norfolk, North Platte, Ogallala, and Valentine are bringing outdoor art to residents and visitors through a revolving sculpture walk. Our goal is to add art that will inspire, entertain and educate, while providing additional attractions for visitors and community members.

This new program is a collaboration of community partners that allows selected artists to exhibit sculptures in SWAN communities for multiple years. Artists will have the choice of participating in one or all community programs.

Professional and emerging artists are invited to enter up to six (6) works each year. One of our main priorities will be to market the artists with these tools:

1) Sculpture Walk brochures and maps – made readily available at various venues.

2) Plaques with names of artists, descriptions of pieces and the artists’ set prices.

3) Publicity at a yearly celebration – marketed through community partnerships.

4) Marketing will include a website, social media and visitor bags.

Each selected sculptor will receive a stipend of $1,000 upon delivery of their completed artwork. The stipend is to be used for artist materials, travel and/or lodging. If an artist has three sculptures selected, they will receive a stipend of $1,000 for each. SWAN community residents and visitors will be invited to participate in the “People’s Choice Award” voting for their favorite sculpture per community. An award of $500 will be presented to the artist of the favorite sculpture.

We encourage you to submit up to six (6) applications of your original sculptures, whether in concept, illustration, or photos. You can apply using the enclosed form or online at sculpturewalkne.com. The application fee is $35 per artist, and submissions are due by October 31, 2024.