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This is the 4th year of the Village's Sculpture in the Parks program. It has been met with enthusiastic response from the community. We were recently recipients of a community cultural award for this program.

Sculpture artists are invited to participate in the Village of Beverly Hills 4th annual Sculpture in the Parks exhibit.  The sculptures, to be selected by local artists and approved by the Parks and Recreation Board, will be on loan from the artist to the Village for three years, May 2025 through April 2028. 

Work submitted for Sculpture in the Parks must be:

• Original: designed and created by you
• Community-friendly, suitable for viewing by all ages
• Able to stand freely or be anchored in soil; foundations/bases are not provided.  Sculptures designed to be hung must use hardware that does not damage trees.
  • Sculptures must be installed in a workmanlike manner with sufficient anchoring to prevent the sculpture from being removed, tipped, broken or overturned.
• Able to withstand pressure from wind, rain, snow, freezing temperatures, and the activities of visitors to the parks.
• Installed by the artist between May 1 and May 31, 2025.

Artist Responsibilities:

• Transportation of sculpture to and from the site
• Installation and removal of sculpture
• Insurance of sculpture
• Maintenance and repair, if necessary

The location of the sculpture in the parks will be determined by the Village of Beverly Hills Parks & Recreation Board and Village administration.  Selected pieces will be carefully sited to best complement the piece and its setting.  The parks offer a diversity of habitats including forest, pond and field.  Sculptures may be on the ground, floating or suspended. 

The selection committee, comprised of two local sculptors and a member of the Parks and Recreation Board, will be seeking a diverse set of sculptural styles, types and sizes.  They are looking for creative and unique work that will integrate well into the park environment.  The work must meet or exceed standards for public safety, durability and structural integrity.

Selected artists will receive a $1200 stipend upon successful installation of the sculpture.

The Village will provide signage to prohibit and discourage physical contact with the sculpture by visitors; however parks are not staffed nor patrolled.  The Village of Beverly Hills will not insure the sculpture for damage or loss; the artist may do so at his/her expense.

The Village will promote the sculptures and artists via website, social media and community events.  Signage will be provided to identify the artist and artwork.  An online brochure will be available to the public, including the title of the work, artist, artist’s contact information and price of artwork.

The offering of the sculpture for sale is encouraged.  The artist will pay a commission equal to 30% of the gross purchase price to the Village of Beverly Hills upon completion of the sale.  This commission will build funds for future sculptures in the village. Pieces sold may be removed after one year of display.