The Rosen Outdoor Sculpture Competition & Exhibition is a national, juried competition presented annually by the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts on the campus of Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina. Made possible by the generosity of longtime arts supporters Martin and Doris Rosen, this competition continues a long-held tradition of showcasing the best of contemporary American sculpture.
Each year, ten sculptures are selected for exhibition, which are situated in outdoor, public settings across campus. Honoraria and Awards total $10,000. This year will feature a first, second and third place cash prizes for the Rosen Award winners.
Since its establishment in 1987, The Rosen has become an integral part of An Appalachian Summer Festival, the university’s annual multi-arts celebration, with the announcement of the Rosen Award winners coming during the festival’s annual Sculpture Walk with that year’s juror. This year’s sculptures will be installed during the last week of May.
26th Rosen Winners
- Judith Greavu, Dola, Ohio
Trojan Ocarina
Silicon and bronze - Jonathan Hils, Norman, Okla.
Camber
Welded and painted steel - Joey Manson, Central, S.C
Carry Forward
Steel - Jerome Harris Parmet, Scarsdale, N.Y.
INTER-S-XIONS
Welded and painted steel - Rudy Rudisill, Gastonia, N.C.
Home Sweet Home
Galvanized steel - Wayne Trapp, Vilas, N.C.
Double Half in Balance
Powder coated Steel - Kyle Van Lusk, Brevard, N.C.
Journey to the Top of Looking Glass
Steel and cast iron - Kevin Michael Vanek, Bowling Green, Ohio
One Big Scoop
Fabricated mild steel - Wayne Vaughn, Durham, N.C.
Auf Einer Winternacht (On a Winter’s NIght)
Patinated and fauxed steel - James Westermann, Morrisville, Vt.
Comet
Steel, stainless steel, and stone
Please visit the Rosen Website further information.
Additional resources
- Rosen Outdoor Sculpture Competition & Exhibition – Official website.
- An Appalachian Summer Festival – Official website.