TEXAS SOCIETY OF SCULPTORS EXHIBITION UMLAUF SCULPTURE GARDEN AND MUSEUM – SEPTEMBER 20, 2026

CALL FOR ENTRY

Sculpture Exhibition sponsored by the Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum and coordinated by Texas Society of Sculptors on Austin Museum Day, Sunday September 20, 2026.

Since 1998, the Austin Museum Partnership has coordinated Austin Museum Day, a community event with free admission and with special programs and activities at museums and cultural institutions across the area. Museum Day is a popular and well-attended family event in Austin. The UMLAUF is a museum and beautiful outdoor sculpture garden, located in central Austin, exhibiting numerous artistic works of American sculptor Charles Umlauf.

Texas Society of Sculptors has participated in exhibiting at the UMLAUF on Museum Day for over 20 years and expects more than 1,500 visitors at the UMLAUF between 11:00am and 4:00pm, based on experience.

WHO MAY ENTER: Members of Texas Society of Sculptors and sculptors who agree to become members prior to September 1, 2026. Artists must be age 18 or older, US residents living and working in the USA. More information about why and how to join TSOS at: www.tsos.org

LOCATION: Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum, 605 Azie Morton Road, Austin, TX www.umlaufsculpture.org.

ENTRY PROCEDURE: Submission via CaFÉ, Umlauf Sculpture Exhibition 2026. Alternative instructions for application, below.

IMAGES IN APPLICATION: Submit 1 to 3 images of sculptures representing artist’s work, and complete additional information requested in the call for entries. Sculpture images submitted to CaFÉ are examples representing artists’ work for application purposes only. However, any sculptures can be exhibited at the Umlauf.

EXHIBITION DISPLAY SPACE: Sculptures exhibited must fit in individual display space 8-feet wide by 4-feet deep not including space for artists to greet visitors. Display space is under a covered outdoor terrace at the front entrance of the museum and in the spacious uncovered sculpture garden along the walking paths. There is also space for a limited number of larger sculptures to be placed on wide pavers in an uncovered space next to the covered terrace.

APPLICATION FEE: $30.

SALES AND COMMISSIONS: Any sales will be handled directly between the artist and buyer. Artists will not be charged a sales commission by the Umlauf or TSOS. Artists will be responsible for collecting and paying Texas sales tax.

AWARDS: Cash prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place entries selected by a guest judge.

ENTRY DEADLINE: Tuesday, September 1, 2026

SET-UP: 8:30am to 10:30am, Sunday, September 20, 2026. We will designate time slots for unloading, so be aware and respectful of this announcement closer to the event. All vehicles must be out of the UMLAULF museum parking lot by 10:30am. Parking is available across the street. This year will have a $7 fee for parking lot, across the street from the Umlauf, enforced by Austin City. Please help each other unload.

EXHIBITION HOURS: 11:00am to 4:00pm.

CHECK IN: Information for your assigned space will be located on the Terrace at the front entrance to the museum.

DISPLAYS: Display your work on matching pedestals or if you are using a table, cover with a black cloth.

DEMOS: As this is a community outreach event, some sculpture demonstrations are planned. Sculptors are encouraged to include work(s) in progress, and to talk to visitors about your process of creating sculpture.

MARKETING MATERIALS: Bring your cards, portfolios, and devices to help educate the public and promote yourselves and TSOS.

FOOD AND DRINKS: A kitchen is available with a refrigerator for artists. It could be fun to bring something to share, but not required.

FOOD TRUCKS: Food trucks will be on site for Museum Day.

ADMISSION: Free Admission to the Sculpture Garden & Museum on Museum Day.

BREAKDOWN: Immediately after 4:00pm. You will be allowed to bring your vehicle into the parking lot as room allows.

TSOS MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION: Join Texas Society of Sculptors online. Membership dues are $40 per year. This includes your personal webpage on the TSOS Website Virtual Sculpture Gallery, with three images and contact information. Go to: www.tsos.org/join-tsos/

Application :

  1. Open a Free Account at CaFÉtm: callforentry.org
  • You can find calls for exhibitions and commissions – FREE.
  • Submit applications from images and information stored on your account.
  • Manage your own CaFÉ Account.
  1. Apply to Calls and Search for “Umlauf Sculpture Exhibition 2026” via your CaFÉ Account – simple and fast.
  2. Use your Free CaFÉ Account to apply for commissions and shows listed on CaFÉ.
  • Uploaded work samples will be stored in your CaFÉ portfolio so you can submit them to calls. You will pick and choose which works to submit on the application form section. Up to 100 images can be uploaded to your CaFÉ portfolio.