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8th Biennial Ocala Outdoor Sculpture Competition

The City of Ocala Cultural Arts invites artists to submit existing sculptures for the 8th Biennial Ocala Outdoor Sculpture Competition. This outdoor exhibition offers established and emerging sculptors residing in the United States an opportunity to display their work at Tuscawilla Park and Art Park in Ocala, Florida.

Up to 10 works will be selected for display from January 2026 to January 2028. Selected artists will receive a $4,000 honorarium to help offset transportation and installation costs.

Applications due: Monday, August 25, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. PT (Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 2:59 a.m. ET)

Best in Show: $2,000

2nd Place: $1,000

Honorable Mention: $500

People’s Choice: $1000

Grand total of $44,500 in awards