The International Sculpture Center (ISC) is a member-supported, nonprofit organization founded in 1960 to champion the creation and understanding of sculpture and its unique, vital contribution to society.
INFO & NEWS
Sculpture magazine – bimonthly magazine dedicated to all forms of contemporary sculpture.
Exclusive Articles – articles on topics across the field, posted in the online member area.
ISC Publications - unique collection of latest discoveries, developments and advances in the field.
OPPORTUNITIES IN THE FIELD
Opportunities Listings - Sculpture focused opportunities including call for artists, public art, and residencies.
EXPOSURE
Member Portfolio – exclusive listing showcasing members’ works & professional credentials.
Resource Directory – enhanced listing with comprehensive information about organizations.
NETWORKING
ISC Conferences – a unique opportunity to exchange ideas and network with thought leaders and peers in the field.
Online Social Community – social platform to connect and collaborate with other members.
Online Forums – discussion around specific topics for members.
Advertisements – on advertising spaces in Sculpture magazine & ISC website.
ISC Members - Little Sculpture Show at 2018 ISC Conference
What Our Members Say
"I had attended an ISC conference where I connected with a public arts administrator and we talked about my work. This connection led to a large public art commission in Minneapolis. This was at that point my largest commission
and helped me greatly in my career.”
Sculptor, ISC Member
“I had applied to, and received, an artist's residency in Iceland using the Opportunities section of the ISC's Member website.”
Sculptor, ISC Member
“There has been a tremendous increase in awareness around sculpture overall in the art world and Sculpture magazine is a leading voice in fostering that awareness.”
Gallery Owner, ISC Member
“If it weren’t for Sculpture magazine a lot of sculptors would never be found. There is no other doorway to the sculpture community.”
Sculptor, ISC Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient
“I had applied to The Chicago Tree Project that was listed in ISC Opportunities in 2017 and my entry was selected. The project was also featured in Hyperallergic online magazine and WTTW the local Chicago TV station.”
Sculptor, ISC Member
“We consistently draw a deep, talented pool of qualified regional, national and international artists from which to choose for our public art opportunities and we know ISC’s Opportunities listings are a big reason why.”
Art Administrator, ISC Member
"Last summer I came across a post from the Brooklyn Waterfront Artist's Coalition in Red Hook, NY regarding their annual "Really Affordable Art Show" juried exhibition. Not only were three of my sculptures welcomed into the
show, but I received a certificate of recognition from the assistant curator of the Whitney Museum of Art, Laura Phipps. I heavily rely on the ISC Opportunities database for new and exciting connections.”
Sculptor, ISC Member
“When I asked artists for the best platforms to post for open calls they referred me to the ISC. The ISC has been promoting artists for years. The opportunities page is one of the most effective resources in my community.”
Art Gallery Consultant
“I was pleasantly surprised to see this new forum and think it's a brilliant idea...kudos to whoever thought of adding it to the membership! Looking forward to connecting with everyone.”
Artist, ISC Member
Who We Are
ISC members include sculptors, collectors, architects, journalists, curators, historians, critics, educators, fabricators, galleries, museums and parks & gardens – anyone with an interest in and commitment to the field of sculpture. And
to each member, the ISC offers a unique set of resources, opportunities and benefits.
No matter what our specialty might be, we all share a common interest—a love of sculpture. Whether you make, curate, collect, exhibit, or teach sculpture, the ISC has resources and connections tailored for you. Maybe you are an artist
looking for a public commission, a curator or writer looking for new artists to showcase, or a student seeking a BFA or MFA program that matches your interests. Perhaps you are an arts administrator working for a museum, gallery, or
sculpture park, seeking to connect with new audiences and raise awareness of your programs. You might be a fabricator interested in connecting artists with your services. There are thousands of people in the ISC community who are as
passionate as you in their love of sculpture, and our goal is to bring everyone together.
What We Offer
Subscription
Sculpture magazine is the essential source for information, criticism, and dialogue about all forms of contemporary sculpture internationally. Bringing together respected
and emerging artists with recognized and new critical voices, it features artist interviews, articles, and reviews covering a range of styles and practices to encourage dialogue across the diverse spectrum of contemporary three-dimensional
forms
Sculpture is published in print & digital form six times per year, and new digital content is posted regularly on sculpturemagazine.art.
Individual Subscription
$60 (US/Canada/Mexico)
$80 (International)
One year subscription (6 issues) to Sculpture - the essential source of information, criticism, and dialogue on all forms of contemporary sculpture internationally. Choose from print and/or digital.
( Free downloadable app on Apple & Google Play with your digital subscription.)
One year subscription (6 issues) to Sculpture - the essential source of information, criticism, and dialogue on all forms of contemporary sculpture internationally.
Claims Policy with up to 3 free replacement copies per year.
If the magazine makes you want more, become an ISC individual member and invest in yourself, your work, and your passion. Membership gives you the tools and resources that will allow you to take your work or your career
to the next level. ISC conferences and other programs offer ways to connect with peers across the field of sculpture, collaborate on new projects, and engage in meaningful discussions. Members have lots of ways to communicate
and share ideas online and enjoy exclusive access to a continually updated database of opportunities in the field. By creating a member Portfolio page, you can promote your work and raise your profile. These are just
a few ISC member benefits, which, of course, includes a subscription to Sculpture magazine.
Limited Access Level
$70 (US/Canada/Mexico)
$90 (International)
One year subscription (6 issues) to Sculpture. Choose from print and/or digital.
Access to Opportunities – call for artists, public art, residencies.
Exclusive Articles – articles on topics across the field, posted in the online member area.
Reduced registration rates for ISC conferences.
(Free downloadable app on Apple & Google Play with your digital subscription.)
The ISC offers memberships designed to serve the needs of arts organizations and arts-related businesses. Available to schools, museums, sculpture parks and gardens, and other institutions, as well as fabricators
and other services, these memberships not only offer tools and resources to inform your staff and promote your organization, they also connect you to new audiences and a larger international community.
University Level
$275 (US/Canada/Mexico)
$295 (International)
One year subscription to Sculpture (10 copies per issue)
Access to Opportunities Listings.
Online Member Profile – photo gallery, comprehensive info on your organization & listing on Resource Directory on ISC website.
Exclusive Articles – articles on topics across the field, posted in the online member area.
Reduced registration rates for up to 3 staff for ISC conferences.
15% advertising discount on print and online advertisements.
Eligibility to nominate students for the ISC's Student Sculpture Award. Winners are spotlighted in Sculpture and included on the ISC's website.
Social community– connect & engage with other members.
The ISC offers free limited memberships designed to promote and raise awareness of arts organizations and arts-related businesses. Available to schools, museums, sculpture parks
and gardens, and other institutions, as well as fabricators and other services, these memberships offer the resources to promote your organization on ISC’s comprehensive Resource Directory or
to connect your opportunities with new audiences and a larger international community.
Resource Directory Listing
Free
Free listing for arts organizations such as Galleries, Sculpture Parks & Gardens, Public Art, Sculptor Groups as well as businesses that offer services and supplies to sculptors in ISC’s comprehensive Resource Directory.
Includes basic contact information of your organization.
ISC offers various levels of membership and subscriptions. Go over Member Types to learn about the various levels available and click the Join button to proceed. You will be asked to create a username and password before taking you
to the registration page.
Your first print issue of Sculpture magazine will arrive approximately 4 weeks from the date your subscription was processed. Digital versions are sent within
24 hours to the delivery email that you have enlisted.
To login, simply use the 'Sign In' link located at the top of each page on the website.
Note: Current members/subscribers may contact membership@sculpture.org for your username & password.
For current members/subscribers, sign in and click on Membership Info under My Profile section on the right side of the screen for all of your membership details.
Simply log into your account, Click on 'My Profile' tab and you will see an alert message with a link - Renew Now. Click on this to continue. You will be asked
to review your member profile to ensure it's accurate. Once updated follow the prompts to complete payment online. Once you’ve renewed using the new payment
system, you are set up for automatic renewal and the payment will be processed on your membership expiration date.
There are a few changes to the member types currently being offered. The 'Basic' level is now called 'Essential' level and we no longer have a separate level
for seniors or students. Instead you can sign up for either the Essential or Professional levels and receive the Senior/Student discount (25% off Essential
& 20% off Professional).
You can join at the Individual Member type – Essential level to be a part of the community. Your profile will be visible only to members within the community.
All levels included under Individual Member Type have the option to have their profile visible to public. You will need to complete your profile and request
approval by submitting the form included in your profile. *Note: Limited Access Members aren’t visible on the Members Directory and the website. To have your profile visible to the public, you will need to complete the Approval Form after you’ve completed your profile with the correct information and completed your portfolio with images and organized them appropriately.
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ISC Professional Member
