ROCK FALLS, ILLINOIS (April 30, 2026) — Rock Falls Tourism is pleased to announce two Calls for Artists for the 2026 Art in the Park Sculpture Walk and Outdoor Art Gallery, scheduled for Saturday, August 29, 2026, in the RB&W District in Rock Falls. These opportunities invite artists to showcase their creativity through a juried outdoor gallery and a year-long public sculpture exhibit.
Outdoor Art Gallery Accepting Submissions
The Art in the Park Outdoor Art Gallery will be held 10AM-4PM and will feature a juried exhibition of original artwork. A $250 cash award will be presented for Best of Show, as voted on by event attendees. Artists working in all fine art mediums are encouraged to apply, including painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, jewelry, and artisan crafts such as clay, fiber, glass, metal, paper, and wood. Live demonstrations are also welcome.
All artwork must be original, handcrafted, created, and exhibited by the approved artist. Applicants must submit at least three photos with their application, including:
• One photo of their complete outdoor display setup, including tent
• Two or more photos of artwork they intend to exhibit or sell
Applications for the Outdoor Art Gallery are due by June 2, 2026.
The application is available at: https://visitrockfalls.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Art-in-the-Park-Outdoor-Art-Gallery-application2026.pdf.
Outdoor Sculpture Walk Seeking Entries
Rock Falls Tourism is also seeking eight sculpture pieces for a rotating outdoor public art exhibit to be displayed for one year as part of the RB&W District Park Sculpture Walk.
Selected artists will receive a $1,250 stipend, and artwork will be promoted through the Visit Rock Falls website, social media channels, the Otocast app, and on-site displays at RB&W District Park, home to numerous city events throughout the year.
All forms of outdoor sculpture will be considered, provided they meet submission requirements and the artist is able to deliver the work to the designated location on the scheduled installation date.
Applications for the Sculpture Walk are due by June 1, 2026.
More information is available at: https://visitrockfalls.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Art-in-the-Park-Artist-sculpture-submission-info letter-2026.pdf
Artist agreement: https://visitrockfalls.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ARTIST-AGREEMENT-scultpure-2026.pdf.
