CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) — The Chicago Sculpture Exhibit (CSE) is accepting submissions for 2023, when the nonprofit will hold its 23rd exhibition of public art all over the city.
Jorge Leyva is one of the exhibit’s artists. He’s displayed six pieces over five years.
CSE President Pam Cullerton said his powder-coated steel sculptures are inspired by the tornado that ripped through his hometown of Joplin, Mo.
“His pieces have the theme of houses, and the houses can be jumbled. Sometimes, they’ll see pieces that look like houses turned upside down, so they’re very reflective of his own particular theme,” Cullerton said.
She said the public enjoys the rotation that brings new art each year.
“Part of the fun is that you do get to see new pieces in your neighborhood every year,” Cullerton said.
The majority of the pieces are on display in Lincoln Park, Lake View and Wicker Park, but other installations are as far north as Sauganash and as far south as Morgan Park.
Cullerton estimated about half the artists keep their same location while others spread their works to new sites.
The deadline for applications is Dec. 16.
After a jury selects the artists in January, the sculptures will replace existing ones in April and May.
You can find a map of the 44 sculptures across 15 neighborhoods on the CSE website.
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