Art Professor Selected as Juror for National Sculpture Exhibition
Jennifer Hecker, professor of art, will serve as juror for the 37th Rosen National Sculpture Competition and Exhibition. The competition has showcased contemporary American sculpture in outdoor settings across the campus of Appalachian State University for the last 36 years.
The call for entries for the 37th annual competition is open from January 17 to February 28, 2023, and is open to artists currently residing in the USA who are 18 years of age or older.
Professor Hecker will select 10 sculptures for installation on ASU’s campus from May, 2023 through May, 2024. Hecker will later travel to Appalachian State to select the winners of the top 3 prizes:
- $3,500 for First Place
- $2,500 for Second Place
- $1,500 for Third Place.
She will also participate in the annual Rosen Sculpture Walk with the Juror on July 15, which will include an informative tour as well as an announcement of the winners.