2027/2028 Outdoor Sculpture Gallery

The Art Around the Corner Foundation (AACF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the arts, enriching the community, and bringing fine art to Southern Utah. Since 2004, AACF has selected and installed approximately 35 new works of public art each year throughout St. George, Utah. Artists from across the country participate in AACF’s annual Outdoor Sculpture Gallery, with all sculptures available for sale or lease to public and private collectors. To date, the program has generated more than $1 million in art sales.

The Art Around the Corner Foundation (AACF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the arts, enriching the community, and bringing fine art to Southern Utah. AACF works in close partnership with the City of St. George to curate its nationally recognized annual outdoor sculpture show.

Since 2004, AACF has invited professional artists from across the country to participate in its unique “art-on-loan” program. Each year, the Foundation selects and installs approximately 35 sculptures throughout Historic Downtown St. George, creating a vibrant cultural experience that is freely accessible to the public year-round.

Selected sculptures are exhibited for one year and are available for sale or lease to public and private collectors. The program has generated more than $1 million in art sales to date, including acquisitions by local businesses, private collectors, and the City of St. George for its permanent collection.

AACF is grateful to the many participating artists whose work makes this exhibition possible and helps fulfill the Foundation’s mission to support the arts, enrich the community, and bring fine art to the heart of Southern Utah.

The Art Around the Corner Foundation seeks original artwork that:

• Is visually engaging and encourages public interaction
• Is large-scale sculpture appropriate for public spaces (minimum 24 inches in height and/or diameter)
• Demonstrates strong imaginative design and content
• Is constructed of durable materials suitable for year-round outdoor exhibition and able to withstand Southern Utah’s heat, sun, wind, rain, and other weather conditions
• Does not require electricity, audio/visual technology, water, or other ongoing resources
• Meets all public safety, structural, and maintenance standards
• Complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and all other applicable laws, codes, and regulations

Artists may submit a maximum of two pieces for consideration. Only one piece of art may be submitted per application. If submitting two pieces, each sculpture requires a separate application and entry fee. Applications will be accepted October 1 through November 6, 2026. All application materials must be received no later than 11:59 PM MST on November 6, 2026. Incomplete applications will not be considered. The applicant’s name must appear on all submitted materials.

Each application must include:

Three to five photos of the specific sculpture being submitted. Do not submit a portfolio of past work; only images of the sculpture under consideration will be reviewed. If the sculpture is not yet complete at the time of application, a detailed rendering or sketch that clearly represents the proposed finished work may be submitted. If selected, the sculpture must be completed and final photographs submitted no later than January 31, 2027.

• Title and description of the submitted piece (150 words or less).
• Material, size, and weight of the piece.
• Artist biography and headshot for use on AACF’s website and promotional materials. Biography must be 150 words or less.

Entry fee: $25 per application.

This program is open to all artists regardless of race, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, marital status, political opinion or affiliation, or mental or physical disability. Emerging and established artists are encouraged to apply. Artists may submit a maximum of two pieces for consideration; however, only one work per artist will be selected for exhibition. Each selected artist will receive a $1,000 stipend. Submitted work must demonstrate the quality, craftsmanship, structural integrity, and durability appropriate for exhibition in a public setting.

Sculptures must be constructed of durable materials suitable for year-round outdoor exhibition in Southern Utah, where temperatures can range from approximately 25°F in winter to 110°F in summer. Works must be at least 24 inches in height and/or diameter, structurally sound, and sturdy enough to withstand public interaction and incidental contact. Sculptures must be free of sharp edges, unstable components, or other hazardous elements.

All submissions must be original works created by the artist. 

A $25 entry fee is required for each submission. Only applications submitted online through CaFÉ will be considered.