The 26th Florida Outdoor Sculpture Competition
Call for Art
The call for the 26th Annual Florida Outdoor Sculpture Competition is closed.
Works will be selected by a committee composed of City of Lakeland staff, representatives from the Polk Museum of Art, and select members of the local arts community. Incomplete or late applications will not be juried. Additionally, sculptures that do not meet the requirements listed (e.g., incomplete works or proposals) will not be juried. Accepted works must be structurally secured and surface-mounted to a concrete pad with anchor bolts or similar devices and be capable of withstanding adverse weather conditions, such as high winds, high temperatures, heavy rain, storms, etc.. In addition, they must withstand a high-traffic, public park environment; consider the audience's safety; and be maintenance-free during the exhibition period. Installation must be accomplished by the artist or their designated representative, using tools provided by the artist (access to a crane will be available if notice is given in advance).
Please email FLOSC@Lakelandgov.net for additional information or with questions.
About the Competition
The 26th Florida Outdoor Sculpture Competition is on display on the Lemon Street Promenade and Lakeland Public Library through the end of 2026. In the fall of 2025, artists submitted applications through an online application process for consideration in the 2026 show. A jury comprised of City staff, Polk Museum of Art representatives, and members from the local arts community gathered to review the submissions. Artists submitted over 50 sculptures for review, with the jury picking 11 of the best to display.
For the fourth year, the footprint of the exhibit space has expanded to include one sculpture at the Lakeland Public Library on Lake Morton. The remaining ten sculptures cover three blocks of Lemon Street between South Florida and Massachusetts Avenue. The artwork along the Lemon Street Promenade and Library provides a great aesthetic that can be enjoyed on a weekend stroll or as a diversion while visiting the swans on Lake Morton.
Pam Page, Deputy Director of Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Arts, said, “The sculptures on Lemon Street were introduced to provide free access to public art for all who live and visit our community. We are fortunate to live in a City that recognizes the value of public art that introduces culture and well-being.”
Previous years:
2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
People's Choice Award
Voting to begin March 2026
Check back at a later date for more information.
Lemon Street Promenade & Lakeland Public Library
Covering three (3) blocks of Lemon Street between South Florida Avenue and Massachusetts Avenue, a visit to the FLOSC sculptures on the Lemon Street Promenade is perfect for a quick weekend outing or during a lunch break.
Added in 2022, an additional sculpture can be found at the Lakeland Public Library. The library's location, just south of Lakeland's downtown core, can be a leisurely walk or short drive from the Lemon Street pieces.
Which sculpture is YOUR favorite?
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