2/10/23 is the Application Deadline for St. Charles, IL Sculpture in the Park Exhibit

The iconic Humpty-Dumpty sculpture faces Route 31 in St. Charles, IL as drivers pass by Mount St. Mary's Park which brims with public art for enjoyment.

The St. Charles Park Foundation, St. Charles Park District, and Sculpture in the Park committee are accepting applications for Sculpture in the Park, an annual celebration of public art that takes place in Mount Saint Mary Park, according to a news release.

Interested artists can find more information about sculpture size, materials, installation requirements and insurance on the website.

Sculpture in the Park awards a $1,000 honorarium for each accepted sculpture. Also, a one-year installation of selected pieces will be on display in the East Garden at the Baker community Center, for which the winning artist will receive a $1,500 honorarium.

Sculptures will be chosen by the Sculpture in the Park committee which evaluates submissions from local, regional and national sculptors.

Applicants can apply online at stcsculpture.org or call Erika Young at 630-513-4319. The exhibit opens in May 2023.