Organizer Information
Uddenskulptur is a long-standing sculpture initiative located at Udden, a former stone quarry in Hunnebostrand, Sweden. The organization hosts outdoor sculpture exhibitions in a dramatic natural setting, featuring vertical granite walls with views of the North Sea. Uddenskulptur has been running for over fifteen years, providing artists with opportunities to create site-specific works and to engage with the local community through lectures and exhibitions. The project emphasizes stone sculpture and craftsmanship while fostering cultural and educational exchange.
Title & Description
Uddenskulptur 2026 – Open Call for Sculptors
Uddenskulptur 2026 invites artists to propose either existing works suitable for the quarry site or plans for new site-specific sculptures. Selected artists creating new works will be offered a one-month residency in Bohuslän, Sweden, to produce their sculpture with access to professional stone carving facilities and high-quality local stone. Artists are also expected to give at least one lecture about their work or stone sculpture in general. Finished works will remain with Uddenskulptur for display or potential sale. This opportunity combines artistic creation, professional support, and public engagement in a world-renowned quarry setting.
Categories
Visual Art, Sculpture, Public Art, Stone Sculpture, Site-Specific Installation
Eligibility
Open to professional sculptors and artists experienced or interested in stone sculpture. International and national artists may apply. Applicants may propose both new work for production in Sweden or existing works for exhibition.
Program Benefits & Awards
- Residency in Bohuslän, Sweden, for one month (March–May 2026) with accommodation in a cabin
- Travel allowance up to SEK 5,000
- Daily food stipend of SEK 4,500
- Production fee of SEK 100,000 (paid on invoice)
- Access to a fully equipped stone sculpture workshop with tools, a compressor, and lifting equipment
- High-quality local stone for creation (Bohus granite, diabase, labradorite, or natural boulders)
- Insurance coverage during the exhibition (shared deductible)
- Potential exhibition allowance and printed catalogue if funding is secured
- Public engagement opportunities via lectures and guided tours
Application Fee
None
Application Requirements
- Representative images of previous works
- Description of proposed work
- Personal information: name, address, phone, email
For existing work:
- Representative images of the work
- Title, value (€), weight, dimensions, current location
- Personal information: name, address, phone, email
How to Apply?
Please send representative images of your previous works, and a description of the new work to: open_call_2026@uddenskulptur.se
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 1 January 2026
- Notification Date: January 2026
- Residency/production period: March–May 2026
- Installation: May 2026
- Exhibition opening: May 30, 2026
- Exhibition closing: October 4, 2026
Location
Udden, Hunnebostrand, Bohuslän, Sweden
Additional Details
- Finished sculptures remain in Uddenskulptur’s possession for exhibition or sale (contract required)
- Artists are required to complete the work during the agreed residency period, except for emergencies
- Artists must give at least one public lecture about their work or stone sculpture