WoodSculpture June 14-20, 2026 in Sønderborg - Denmark
Type
Art Fair, Biennial/Festival, Residency
Category
Architecture, Conceptual, Drawing
Status
Archived
Deadline
February 1, 2026
Application Fee
Free
Host
Tanja Zeba
Location
Odense, Denmark
Read more and apply here: https://form.jotform.com/253507041606349 www.woodsculpture.dk.
You are hereby invited to apply for participation in the 14. International WoodSculpture Symposium in Sønderborg, June 14 - 20, 2026.
Deadline for your application is February 1, 2026.
The symposium takes place in the surrounding of the beautiful Castle of Sønderborg During the symposium, you can expect an audience of about 1000 visitors each day. Therefore, it is very important for the symposium that the artists interacts with the audience.
The oak tree block, which you will be working on has the dimension: minimum 60x160 cm. The organizers will provide electric chainsaws, which the artist needs to use.
In 2026, 8 artists will be invited after having screened all applications. This invitation will be sent out worldwide.
The theme for 2026 is our region’s local history of the brickmaking industry. The local museum Cathrinesminde Teglværk (Brikwork) tells the story of the brickmaking industry that shaped the area around Flensburg Fjord for more than 200 years.
In your application for the symposium, it is important that you describe what your work is about (ideas, thoughts, and sketch).
After the symposium, the organisers plan to exhibit all 8 sculptures in a local park. After the exhibition period all artworks will be donated to the Museum Cathrinesminde Teglværk.
Theme 2026
The theme for 2026 is our region’s local history of the brickmaking industry. The local museum Cathrinesminde Brikwork tells the story of the brickmaking industry that shaped the area around Flensburg Fjord for more than 200 years.
The museum is built around the old production facilities, including the clay pit, mixing and molding machines, drying sheds, ring kiln, and more. The exhibition traces the history of bricks through the ages. The old workers’ houses can be visited. There is also a historical workshop where school classes can learn about brick production. In 2007, Cathrinesminde Brickworks was designated a national industrial heritage site. More info: https://msj.dk/cathrinesminde/
The large industrial complex is the last preserved ring-kiln brickworks in Southern Jutland. The ring kiln (oven) is 35 meters long. In addition, there are long drying sheds and a complete, fully functional set of machinery for producing all types of bricks. Behind the brickworks lie two large clay pits, where the raw material was extracted.
With the theme WoodSculpture wants to embrace and enhance the understanding for this unique local history. In your application for the symposium, it is important that you describe what your work is about (ideas, thoughts, and sketch).
If you want to participate, you need to prepare and upload following at our homepage: Open Call: 14. International WoodSculpture Symposium in Sønderborg - Denmark 2026
- your artist CV
- high resolution photo of you (the artist)
- a proposal including sketch or photo of your model for the symposium
- text/description and thoughts behind your artwork
- example and photos of your previous works
Application deadline: February 1, 2026
We ask you instantly to read the guidelines, which you can find in this attachment and on the application homepage. By registration, you proof that you agree upon our guidelines and policies and that you will fully comply with them.
We are looking forward hearing from you soon and we hope that you will accept the challenge to apply for participation.
You will be informed about the final selection decision at the latest mid-February 2026. You are always welcome to contact us if you have further questions or remarks.
You are hereby invited to apply for participation in the 14. International WoodSculpture Symposium in Sønderborg, June 14 - 20, 2026.
Deadline for your application is February 1, 2026.
The symposium takes place in the surrounding of the beautiful Castle of Sønderborg During the symposium, you can expect an audience of about 1000 visitors each day. Therefore, it is very important for the symposium that the artists interacts with the audience.
The oak tree block, which you will be working on has the dimension: minimum 60x160 cm. The organizers will provide electric chainsaws, which the artist needs to use.
In 2026, 8 artists will be invited after having screened all applications. This invitation will be sent out worldwide.
The theme for 2026 is our region’s local history of the brickmaking industry. The local museum Cathrinesminde Teglværk (Brikwork) tells the story of the brickmaking industry that shaped the area around Flensburg Fjord for more than 200 years.
In your application for the symposium, it is important that you describe what your work is about (ideas, thoughts, and sketch).
After the symposium, the organisers plan to exhibit all 8 sculptures in a local park. After the exhibition period all artworks will be donated to the Museum Cathrinesminde Teglværk.
Theme 2026
The theme for 2026 is our region’s local history of the brickmaking industry. The local museum Cathrinesminde Brikwork tells the story of the brickmaking industry that shaped the area around Flensburg Fjord for more than 200 years.
The museum is built around the old production facilities, including the clay pit, mixing and molding machines, drying sheds, ring kiln, and more. The exhibition traces the history of bricks through the ages. The old workers’ houses can be visited. There is also a historical workshop where school classes can learn about brick production. In 2007, Cathrinesminde Brickworks was designated a national industrial heritage site. More info: https://msj.dk/cathrinesminde/
The large industrial complex is the last preserved ring-kiln brickworks in Southern Jutland. The ring kiln (oven) is 35 meters long. In addition, there are long drying sheds and a complete, fully functional set of machinery for producing all types of bricks. Behind the brickworks lie two large clay pits, where the raw material was extracted.
With the theme WoodSculpture wants to embrace and enhance the understanding for this unique local history. In your application for the symposium, it is important that you describe what your work is about (ideas, thoughts, and sketch).
If you want to participate, you need to prepare and upload following at our homepage: Open Call: 14. International WoodSculpture Symposium in Sønderborg - Denmark 2026
- your artist CV
- high resolution photo of you (the artist)
- a proposal including sketch or photo of your model for the symposium
- text/description and thoughts behind your artwork
- example and photos of your previous works
Application deadline: February 1, 2026
We ask you instantly to read the guidelines, which you can find in this attachment and on the application homepage. By registration, you proof that you agree upon our guidelines and policies and that you will fully comply with them.
We are looking forward hearing from you soon and we hope that you will accept the challenge to apply for participation.
You will be informed about the final selection decision at the latest mid-February 2026. You are always welcome to contact us if you have further questions or remarks.