sculpture in the garden

This fall marks the 37th annual Sculpture in the Garden exhibit. This annual show unites the work of local artists with the curated landscapes of the North Carolina Botanical Garden in Chapel Hill. Together, they invite visitors to experience art, the natural world, and the relationship between the two in a new way.

2025 Dates

This year’s show will run from Sunday, September 14 through Sunday, December 7. It will be free and open to the public during normal Garden hours. As of this year, we’re now open on Sunday mornings: our hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays.

Friday, August 8: Participation agreements due

August 25-September 5: Installation period; we’ll share specific date and time options as the time approaches.

Saturday, September 13: Preview Party, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Free for artists and plus-ones; $40 for the public. First viewing of the show, beverages and hors d’oeuvres, and an award ceremony.

Sunday, September 14: Public opening day, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Sunday, December 7: Exhibit ends, 5 p.m. Please note: No sculptures may be removed from the show before Monday, December 8.

December 8–December 21: Pickup