Ocala Outdoor Sculpture Competition

Riverbank IV
Red Queen
Fully Realized

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).

Judging is complete and the winners are:

  • Best of Show ($2,000): Russell Whiting’s Red Queen
  • Second Place ($1,000): Kyle Van Lusk’s Riverbank IV
  • Honorable Mention ($500) and People’s Choice ($1,000): Jack Howard-Potter’s Fully Realized 

 Awards:

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

Winners were announced at the Tuscawilla Sculpture Stroll held on February 21, 2026. Sculptures will be on display from January 2026 through February 2028.

 

2026-2027 Selected Artists

artist location Name of Sculpture
Steven Buduo Clayton, MO Vansanzio 'Troy'
Lawrence Feir Greensboro, NC  Ethereal Trinity
Jack Howard-Potter  New York, NY 

Fully Realized

Julia Knight  Decatur, GA 
Rosa Parks Stepping Into Equality
Gus and Lina Ocamposilva Clearwater, FL Mr. Rings
Eugene Perry West Palm Beach, FL Tension
Sam Spiczka
Apex, NC Fenestra
Kevin Vanek Greensboro, NC LOUD!
Kyle Van Lusk
Brevard, NC

Riverbank IV

Russell Whiting Breaux Bridge, LA  Red Queen

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