NSS is proud to announce our 2010 Honorees.

2010 Sculpture Celebration Weekend in Washington D.C. Join Us!

NSS "Performance in Sculpture" exhibition at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts in Tampa Bay, Florida.

National Sculpture Society is seeking applications for the Alex J. Ettl Grant. The Ettl Grant is an unrestricted prize of $4,000* sponsored by the National Sculpture Society. It is awarded annually to a figurative or realist sculptor who has demonstrated a commitment to sculpting and outstanding ability in his or her body of work.

The jury consists of three prominent sculptors who are selected by the Board of Directors of the National Sculpture Society. Applicants cannot be elected members of the National Sculpture Society. All applicants must be citizens of or residents in the United States with a social security number..

Each applicant must submit:

• At least ten images of their work (of at least eight different works), on a CD. Images should be in JPEG (.jpg) format with a resolution of 72 dpi. The longest side of the image should be approximately 900 pixels long.
• A list stating the title, medium and dimensions of the works submitted on the CD. This can be in the form of a Word (.doc), or PDF (.dpf) document or a separate piece of paper.
• A biography/resume including where you have studied, honors & awards, exhibitions, commissions, and/or any other pertinent information.

All information/images are presented to the jury in electronic format.

Applications are due by January 12, 2010 and must be received by that date.

The grant is presented at a black tie dinner in May.

Applications should be sent to:
Alex J. Ettl Grant
National Sculpture Society
c/o ANS
75 Varick St Fl 11
New York, NY 10013

* The Alex J. Ettl Grant is an endowed fund, the income of which provides an annual monetary award.