The City of Dubuque (Iowa) is accepting sculpture proposals for consideration for the 2027-28 Art on the River public sculpture exhibit to be held along the Mississippi Riverwalk in the Port of Dubuque from August 2027 through August 2028. The theme for the 2027-28 exhibit is "TRIBUTARIES" Artists are invited to explore the relationship between the individual and the whole, between where we come from and where we are going, and between the many forces that shape a place over time and are encouraged to consider the ways individual paths converge, diverge, and shape something greater than themselves. Up to eleven existing or new three-dimensional sculptural works will be selected for the 21st edition of the City of Dubuque’s annual temporary public art exhibition. Artists may submit completed works or proposals for works to be fabricated and ready for installation in August 2027. There is no application fee, and artists may submit multiple works for consideration. A separate application must be completed for each artwork. Application deadline: 11:59 p.m. CST, Friday, January 15, 2027 Artist stipend: Selected artists will receive $1,800 for each artwork included in the exhibition.Artists are encouraged to make their work available for sale.
