The International Sculpture Center (ISC) advances the creation and understanding of sculpture and its unique, vital contribution to society. The ISC seeks to expand public understanding of sculpture internationally, demonstrate the power of sculpture to educate, effect social change, engage artists and arts professionals in a dialogue to advance the art form, and promote a supportive environment for sculpture and sculptors.

The ISC is a 501(c) (3) charitable organization founded in 1960. Members include sculptors, collectors, arts professionals and anyone with an interest in and commitment to the field of sculpture. In addition to its extensive member benefits and services, the ISC’s programs include the International Sculpture Conferences, co-sponsored conferences, Sculpture magazine, Insider newsletter (professional employment, commissions and exhibition opportunities for sculptors, and On Record (announcements of members’ accomplishments), education and recognition programs and the award-winning Website, www.sculpture.org

The ISC established the Outstanding Student Achievement in Contemporary Sculpture Award program in 1994 to recognize deserving sculpture students and to encourage their continued commitment to the field of sculpture.

Nominating Institutions:

Educational institutions whose ISC University Memberships are current on March 31, 2005 are eligible to submit up to three (3) student nominations. To join or renew as a University member, please fill out the Registration form and return by mail with payment and student nominations. There are no additional fees to participate in the Student Awards Program. If you are unsure about the status of your membership, please contact Jin Park at 609.689.1051 x111 or email jin@sculpture.org

Student Nominees:

Nominees must be students working towards a BA, BFA, MFA or certificate from an established and reputable art school. The ISC reserves the right to decline entries from schools deemed inappropriate for this program.

• Inclusion in a Fall/Winter Exhibition at Grounds For Sculpture in Hamilton, New Jersey from October 8, 2005 through January 8, 2006.
• A photograph of their work and a brief biography (to include the name of the faculty sponsor and the nominating institution) published in Sculpture magazine and the ISC’s Website.
• A chance to win a Residency in Switzerland and study with world-renowned sculptor Heinz Aeschlimann.
• A one-year ISC membership, which includes subscriptions to both Sculpture magazine and the ISC members-only supplement Insider, which includes job listings, calls for artists and other opportunities for sculptors, and on record (announcements of members’ accomplishments).
• A color catalogue published by Grounds For Sculpture of the award winning sculptures.
• Free listing in Portfolio, ISC's online registry of sculptors found on our website, www.sculpture.org
• Insurance of their art work during the group exhibition (to be covered by Grounds For Sculpture), and reimbursement of shipping expenses.
• Discounts on ISC sponsored conferences, art periodicals, supplies and services.
• An award certificate and letter from the ISC.

• Recognition in Sculpture magazine in conjunction with the student awardee's art work and biographical information
• Invitation to spotlight the institution’s program(s) on the ISC’s website, www.sculpture.org, which receives over 92,000 hits a day.

Faculty Sponsors:

Faculty Sponsors must fill out an Application Nomination form and submit up to three (3) nominees per school. Then each student must sign up online and upload up to five images of work(s) as well as provide a current resume (not to exceed 1 page) and artist statement (not to exceed 1 page).

Student Nominees:

Student must include your School/University ISC membership number on your submission form. Each student nominated must complete an On-line submission form.
- Up to five (5) images can be uploaded
- Current resume (not to exceed 1 page)
- Artist statement (not to exceed 1 page)

 

Rules of Submission:

NO SLIDES ALLOWED:
This year, everything is done digitally. Students must submit their work(s) online.

HIGHER RESOLUTION IMAGES NEED TO BE AVAILABLE:
Winners will have to submit 300 dpi images for publication.

ALL WORK MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR EXHIBITION:
The winning sculpture must be available for exhibition. There will be no substitutions.

Note: All materials representing awardees’ work will be retained by the ISC archives.
Works submitted by nominated students must be completed and not in developmental stages.