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The winners of the National Sculpture Competition have been announced.

NSS 75th Annual Awards Exhibition at Brookgreen Gardens - June 28 - August 24, 2008.

2008 Sculpture Celebration Weekend was held in New York City, May 16 - 18. Check out the pictures.

Sculpture by elected members of the NSS: Sculptors Showcase.

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 which 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 may not be professional members of the National Sculpture Society. All applicants must be citizens of or residents in the United States.

Each applicant must submit professional quality images of at least eight different works (preferably with more than one view of each work) and a biography or resume. Photographs and slides should be labeled with the sculptor's name, title of work, size, medium, and date of execution. Books and exhibition brochures are acceptable. Applicants should include a stamped and self-addressed envelope for the return of their materials.

Applications are due on January 10 every year and must be received by that date. All applicants will be notified of the results in February. The grant is presented at a black tie awards dinner in May every years. This year's grant will presented at a formal dinner on May 17th in New York City.

About the National Sculpture Society (NSS) – In 1893, leading U.S. sculptors and architects founded the National Sculpture Society to “spread the knowledge of good sculpture” throughout the country. Founding members created most of this nation’s public statuary at the turn of the last century. NSS was incorporated in 1896 and exemption was granted pursuant to section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code in 1939. Today, the Society encourages excellence in sculpture that is inspired by the natural world through its various programs. Its elected members create, collect, interpret, exhibit, and support the evolving tradition of American sculpture.

Ettl Grant Jury
National Sculpture Society
237 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10017

* The Alex J. Ettl Grant is an endowed fund, the income of which provides an annual monetary award. The amount of the award may vary, depending on the income in the given fiscal year.