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Arts Denman calls for sculpture proposals

Artists have until November 30 to submit proposals for a sculpture at the Denman Arts Centre Sculpture Park.

The Denman Firestarter · reporting 2025-10-16 · compiled 2026-10-09

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Arts Denman is inviting artists to propose a sculpture for the Denman Arts Centre Sculpture Park, with a budget of $5000. ^[1]

The call says proposals are due November 30, 2025, and the selected sculpture must be installed no later than August 31, 2026. It must be built for year-round outdoor weather and avoid sharp or otherwise unsafe materials. ^[1]

An independent jury of professional artists will create a shortlist, and shortlisted artists may be invited to interviews. The notice says the commission winner will be announced no later than December 30, 2025. ^[1]

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