Bethel Arts Opens Submissions for 2026/27 Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition Downtown

BETHEL, CT — Bethel Arts is now accepting submissions from regional sculptors for its 2026/2027 Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition. The exhibit will be located in downtown Bethel on the lawns of the Municipal Center and the Bethel Public Library. This marks the fifth outdoor sculpture exhibit organized by Bethel Arts.

The exhibition is titled "We the People - Sculptural reflections on Independence, identity and community." It is being held in conjunction with the Bethel planning committee for the 250th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence.

Bethel Arts encourages participants to explore the themes of independence, identity, and community in their three-dimensional interpretations. The organization aims to foster a space for dialogue and artistic expression that welcomes everyone. Submissions are encouraged to focus on individual, cultural, or creative interpretations rather than political or partisan commentary.

The mission of Bethel Arts is to build, promote, and support Bethel’s arts and creative community. Its vision is for Bethel to be a vibrant, artistic, and economically robust community. This exhibit aligns with that mission and vision.

Qualified sculptors can find the full call to artists, including submission guidelines, online here. The deadline for submissions is 11:59 p.m. on Feb. 6. For further information, interested artists can contact Patricia Voorhees at Bethel Arts via info@bethelarts.org.