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Frederick, MD – The Frederick Arts Council is seeking artists to create exceptional tabletop sculptures for centerpieces at its 50th Anniversary Gala, taking place Saturday, November 7, 2026, at New Spire Arts.
The call invites both established and emerging artists to submit original, highly creative sculptural works designed to serve as striking centerpieces for the 50th anniversary gala. Selected pieces will be displayed throughout the event and auctioned to an audience of collectors, philanthropists, arts supporters, community leaders, and other guests.
The Frederick Arts Council is seeking visually compelling works that demonstrate exceptional craftsmanship, artistic vision, and creativity. Artists may submit contemporary or modern sculpture, abstract or representational works, handcrafted or mixed-media pieces, and works created from materials including bronze, stone, ceramic, glass, wood, metal, resin, or other innovative materials.
Sculptures must be designed with both presentation and functionality in mind. The base may be no wider than 13 by 13 inches, and works may stand up to three feet tall. To preserve visibility among seated guests, sculptures should taper at approximately 12 inches in height and may be no wider than five inches above that point. Designs must also allow for the movement of food and service around the tables.
Artists selected for the auction will receive 50 percent of the final sale price of their work, with the Frederick Arts Council setting the starting bid price. Selected artists will also receive 50 percent off gala tickets and will be invited to join the sponsored ticket waitlist for the 50th Anniversary Gala celebration.
To apply, artists should submit their name and a brief biography; images of the proposed sculpture design; the title, dimensions, and materials; suggested retail or market value; a brief description of the work; and an artist website or up to three images of previous creative work.
The submission deadline is October 1, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Applications will be accepted through SlideRoom using the link below
https://frederickartscouncil.slideroom.com/#/login/program/90885
To view the full artist call guidelines visit
https://frederickartscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/Exceptional-Tabletop-Sculptures-.pdf
The Frederick Arts Council’s 50th Anniversary Gala will take place on Saturday, November 7, 2026, beginning at 6 p.m. Tickets are on sale now at
https://givebutter.com/fac-50th-anniversary-gala
About the Frederick Arts Council
The Frederick Arts Council invests in a vibrant and cohesive arts community for the people of Frederick County. The organization fosters an environment where the arts flourish in the community through grants and scholarships, arts advocacy, and links to essential resources. FAC is responsible for large-scale programming such as Sky Stage, Frederick Festival of the Arts, Art in the Park, the Public Art Initiative, and Frederick County’s Arts in Education grants. For more information about the Frederick Arts Council, visit www.frederickartscouncil.org.