Sculpture in the Garden

Since 1988, Sculpture in the Garden has united the work of local artists with the curated landscapes of the North Carolina Botanical Garden. Together, they invite you to experience art, the natural world, and the relationship between the two in a new way. From steel to ceramic, tiny to massive, and abstract to figurative, there’s something for everyone. As the seasons change, the plants, weather, light, and wildlife around the sculptures also change. We hope you’ll come see the show several times: it’s different every visit!

2021 Dates

33rd Annual Sculpture in the Garden
Sunday, September 12 – Sunday, December 5
9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, 1-5 p.m. Sundays (normal Garden hours)
Closed Mondays and University holidays

• Free; donations welcome

• Take a self-guided tour with the show map and interpretive signs

• Fully outdoors and distanced, but please bring a mask: you won’t need to wear it outdoors, but they’re required inside our buildings, including our restrooms.

• Sculptures are for sale in our Garden Shop unless marked otherwise, but all remain on site until the end of the show.

• Stop by the breezeway through November 12 to vote for your favorite sculpture to win a People’s Choice Award!

Participating Artists

Award Winners

Juried Awards

Best in Show
(4) Traveler, Michael Waller

Honorable Mentions
(5) Ancient Growth, Frank Holder
(37) Venus Fly Trap, Hamidou Sissoko
(59) Galapagos Turtle, Mac McCusker

People’s Choice Awards

Announced in November: stop by the breezeway outside our exhibit hall to vote for your favorite through November 12!