2025 Sculpture Contest

Lime Hollow Nature Center is currently accepting submissions for this year’s outdoor sculpture contest.

SUBMISSION INFORMATION:
CONTACT: 
Submissions and questions should be directed to: info@limehollow.org, phone: (607) 662-4632.

TIMELINE: 

  • Submissions due by Thursday, March 27, 2025

  • Final review and award decision on Saturday, April 26, 2025 

  • Project Completion date: Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Submissions should include the following:

  • Electric proposal to info@limehollow.org, handheld proposals can be delivered to the Visitor Center located at 338 McLean Road.

  • Contact information

  • Submit a short portfolio which includes relevant work. 

  • Artist statement: (Some questions we are interested in but not limited to: What are your interests as an artist? What are you trying to communicate with this piece?) No more than 500 words.

  • Description of the design concept, dimensions, materials and value.

  • Concept drawings to include:

    • Two elevation views of the proposed sculpture.

    • One perspective or axonometric drawing to explain the concept. (Hand sketched or computer generated)


We will present your sculpture to the public in the fall 2025. It will remain on the trail for a year for everyone to discover and enjoy.