MIFA Sculpture Walk 2026–2027

Miami International Fine Arts (MIFA) invites artists to submit proposals for MIFA Sculpture Walk 2026–2027, a temporary outdoor exhibition dedicated to monumental sculpture, public art, and site-responsive works.

Located between Doral and Miami Springs, MIFA is a multidisciplinary center for contemporary art, education, artist residencies, exhibitions, performance, and community engagement. The Sculpture Walk extends MIFA’s mission beyond the gallery, creating a public encounter between art, architecture, landscape, and the surrounding community.

For this edition, MIFA is seeking large-scale outdoor sculptures with a minimum height of 11 feet. Selected works will be exhibited outdoors at MIFA from November 2026 through June 2027.

The exhibition will present ambitious sculptural works that activate MIFA’s exterior spaces and contribute to a growing cultural landscape in South Florida.

This open call is open to artists working in sculpture, installation, public art, assemblage, metal, wood, ceramics, fiber, mixed media, found objects, light-based work, or other durable outdoor materials.

Artists may submit:

Existing outdoor-ready sculptures
New proposals for temporary outdoor works
Site-responsive sculptural installations designed for MIFA’s exterior spaces

Submitted works must:

Be a minimum of 11 feet high
Be suitable for outdoor exhibition in Miami weather conditions
Be structurally safe and appropriate for public viewing
Include a clear installation and anchoring plan
Be available for exhibition from November 2026 through June 2027
Be available for sale during the exhibition period

MIFA is especially interested in works that demonstrate:

Strong visual presence
Conceptual clarity
Material and structural intelligence
A meaningful relationship to public space
Durability and safety
Dialogue with MIFA’s architecture, landscape, and community

MIFA Sculpture Walk 2026–2027
Exhibition Dates: November 2026 – June 2027
Location: Miami International Fine Arts, Miami, FL

Installation dates will be coordinated directly with selected artists.

September 30, 2026

All submissions must be completed through the official Google Form.

Artists must submit:

Artist name
Email and phone number
Artist bio, maximum 250 words
Artist statement, maximum 300 words
Website and/or Instagram
Title of proposed work
Year, medium, dimensions, and weight
Retail price
Images, renderings, or sketches of the work
Installation description
Anchoring or structural plan
Material list
Transportation and installation needs
Confirmation that the work is suitable for outdoor display
Confirmation that the work is available for sale

Selected artists are responsible for the transportation, delivery, installation preparation, and removal of their artwork unless otherwise agreed in writing with MIFA.

MIFA will provide on-site coordination and support during installation and de-installation. Artists are responsible for shipping, crating, transportation, insurance, and any specialized installation costs unless a different arrangement is approved in writing by MIFA.

This structure follows the previous Sculpture Walk agreement, with the updated sales commission adjusted to 25% for MIFA and 75% for the artist.

All selected works must be available for sale during the exhibition.

All sales inquiries generated through MIFA, MIFA events, MIFA communications, or the Sculpture Walk exhibition must be processed through MIFA.

If a work is sold, MIFA will retain a 25% institutional commission. The artist will receive 75% of the final sale price.

Submissions will be reviewed by MIFA’s curatorial team. Selection will be based on artistic quality, conceptual strength, scale, outdoor durability, public safety, technical feasibility, and relationship to the Sculpture Walk context.

Selected artists will be notified after the review period and will be required to sign a professional artist agreement before installation.

Submit your proposal through the official Google Form:

[Insert Google Form Link]

Deadline: September 30, 2026