Tuwaiq Sculpture 2027 Open Call
Opportunity type: Open Call
For: Sculptor artists
Deadline: 08/11/26
Rewards: Artist honorarium + exhibition + more
Location Eligibility: Worldwide
About this opportunity
Tuwaiq Sculpture is Riyadh Art’s annual international sculpture symposium, organised by the Royal Commission for Riyadh City. The 2027 edition, titled Where Roots Run Deep, is curated by Aldo Rinaldi, Auronda Scalera and Dr. Soha AlZaid. The open call invites professional sculptors from around the world to submit proposals for new, original sculptures exploring the theme. Selected artists will travel to Riyadh to produce their proposed works on site during January and February 2027, using materials supplied by the symposium. The creation process will be open to the public, with the finished sculptures presented as part of Riyadh Art’s public art programme.
Rewards
- Honorarium for each selected artist.
- Full travel and accommodation support for the duration of the symposium.
- Materials supplied by the organisers
- Opportunity to realise an original sculpture on site in Riyadh.
- Public presentation of the finished artwork as part of Riyadh Art.
- Participation in a public engagement programme featuring panel discussions and workshops.
Eligibility
- Open to professional sculptors of any nationality.
- Applicants must have at least three years of professional sculpting and exhibition experience.
- Must provide three examples of previously completed sculptures.
- Applications are accepted from individual artists or duos (two members).
- Only new and original sculpture proposals are eligible.
- Proposals must use the materials provided or specified by the symposium.
- Applications must be submitted in English or Arabic.
Entry Fee
Free to enter
How to Apply
Apply using the link: Tuwaiq Sculpture 2027 Open Call
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