The Alex J. Ettl Grant is a prize of $5,000 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/her/their body of work. The Ettl Grant is for a mature body of work; sculpture created in workshop or instructional settings should not be submitted.
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.
The jury will consist of three prominent sculptors.
The grant will be awarded in June 2025.
Deadline: October 7, 2024
Submission Materials:
*Images of 11 to 15 works of sculpture
(please submit at least two views of sculpture if the sculpture is in the round – a maximum of 30 images). Sculpture may be in any media.
* Images must be in JPEG (.jpg) format.
*Sculptors will be required to give the title of sculpture, medium, and dimensions
*A brief CV summarizing your career path.(under My Profile in Entry-Thingy)
* No cost to submit.
To Submit:
Entries accepted online through Entry-Thingy
NSS welcomes applications from all sculptors regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, socioeconomic status, education or disability.