International Sculpture Conference Public Event
The 32nd International Sculpture Conference, The Evolving Field of Sculpture: Shaping the Future of Public Culture, will be in Minnesota’s Twin Cities, from October 22-25, 2026.
The NE Sculpture Gallery Factory and Casket Arts are hosting a networking event in the Northeast Arts District: a sculpture exhibition, “Proof of Life”, in the gallery and outside in the Sculpture Quad, also to include music, a bonfire, stone carving, Art Cars and the Community Canopy Project (50 artists public art project) by Andrew Mac Guffie and artist collaborators. The sculpture installation of Hindsight, by Ruthann Godollei and Peter Morales will be carving his new stone work, Sculpting the Sublime.
WOW bus is offering a Make + Take Souvenir Artifact. Come aboard the bus – choose your mold, pour your metal, do minimal finishing work and attach a small sculpture base or wearable hardware. Many-a-molds created from natural elements, 3d prints and found objects to choose from – Minnesotas nature, wildlife, culture and identity – with a lil righteous WOW whimsy.
Water, sodas, beer and wine will be available for donations. ISC will be providing appetizers and/or something like sandwich trays.
About the ISC Conference:
There will be optional trips in the days before and after core programming. The majority of programming, including registration, panels, keynotes, and lunchtime activities, will take place at Minneapolis College of Art and Design (MCAD). To see all activity locations, see our programming descriptions or the full schedule. Find out more about the conference hotel and getting around the Twin Cities here.
The 2026 ISC Conference will feature:
- Engaging panel discussions and keynotes addresses
- Receptions and networking events
- Artist studio tours
- Optional Art and Culture Trips
- Annual littleSCULPTURE Show Exhibition – Comprised of small artworks, the littleSCULPTURE Show showcases how our talented artists handle the challenges of space and scale as dictated by a 8″ x 8″ x 8″ size restriction
- ARTSlams – Unique opportunities to meet with peers for creative critique