Short Description

The ISC Innovator Award recognizes individuals, organizations, or collectives for creative social innovation in the field of contemporary sculpture. Through the development of new ideas and work, recipients of this award improve and expand the ways that sculpture can effect change.

Submissions will be reviewed by a jury of professionals in the field, who will select one final recipient. After being confirmed by the ISC Awards Committee and Board of Trustees, the recipient will be honored at the community awards ceremony (date TBD).

Eligibility

  • Applicants may apply as individuals or groups (such as but not limited to artists, cultural organizers, curators, nonprofit organizations, collaborative, etc.)
  • Available for both domestic and international entities.
  • Applicants may not be a current graduate or undergraduate student (*Student eligibility through the ISC Outstanding Student Achievement in contemporary sculpture awards program)
  • Open to sculptors/groups working in any material or medium

How to Apply

Online Application

Program Benefits & Awards

  • $1,000 Cash prize
  • One year Professional (individual) or Associate (organization) level
  • ISC Membership
  • Recognition on sculpture.org and in Sculpture Magazine
  • Virtual event to present work/project to the ISC Sculpture Community
  • Residency opportunity (if available)

Entry Fee

None

Location

Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Timeline

  • Application Deadline: 9 September 2025

Website Link: https://sculpture.org/page/innovator_award_nomination

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