Grants Stanley Bleifeld Memorial Grant
Opportunity Description
U.S. National Deadline: September 15, 2025 – The Stanley Bleifeld Memorial Grant is a prize of $5,000 sponsored by the National Sculpture Society.
It is awarded annually to a sculptor who has demonstrated outstanding ability as a sculptor and who has created a body of work inspired by nature which includes works of sculpture in the round and in bas-relief.
The jury will consist of three prominent sculptors.
The grant will be awarded in March 2026.
ELIGIBILITY
The Bleifeld Grant is for a mature body of work; sculpture created in workshop or instructional settings should not be submitted.
Applicants cannot be elected members of the National Sculpture Society. All applicants must be citizens of or residents in the United States with a social security number.
APPLY ONLINE – No Fee
NSS welcomes applications from all sculptors regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, socioeconomic status, education or disability.
About:
National Sculpture Society (NSS) promotes excellence in sculpture that is inspired by the natural world. Programs include Sculpture Review magazine, the SculptureNews e-bulletin, scholarships, grants, exhibitions and competitions. Our Sculpture Celebration Conference features programs such as panel discussions, demonstrations, information sessions, studio tours, and awards presentations. These educational programs are just a few of the ways NSS serves as a link between the public, sculptors, educators, and collectors.
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