The Biennial Ocala Outdoor Sculpture Competition occurs every other year featuring nationally recognized sculptors. A jury comprised of local community stake holders, art organization representatives, and artists select ten sculptures each cycle for a two-year exhibition at Tuscawilla Park and Art Park (829 NE Sanchez Ave, Ocala, FL 34470).

Applications are in and judging has begun.

Timeline:

• We will notify artists of acceptance on Monday, October 13, 2025.
• Installation will occur January 12 – 21, 2026.
• Opening Reception and Tuscawilla Sculpture Stroll with awards will take place Saturday, February 21, 2026.
• Deinstallation will occur January 31 – February 4, 2028.

Awards:

Selected artists will receive a $4,000 honorarium to help offset transportation and installation costs.

The Tuscawilla Sculpture Stroll will celebrate these newly installed works on Saturday, February 21, 2026. An awards jury will select Best in Show, Second Place, and Honorable Mention and present the respective awards of an additional $2,000, $1,000, and $500. Attendees of the event will also vote for their favorite work and grant the People’s Choice Award of $1,000. 

2023-2024 Award Winners

2023-2024 Selected Artists