National Sculpture Society (U.S.)

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Dates:
Active 1881
Active 1941
Americans,

Biographical notes:

The National Sculpture Society was founded in New York City in 1893 to foster the development and appreciation of sculpture. Society sponsors exhibitions, conducts technical and historical research, participates in international medal expositions, and awards prizes.

From the guide to the National Sculpture Society correspondence, 1899-1904, (The New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division.)

The National Sculpture Society was founded in New York City in 1893 to foster the development and appreciation of sculpture.

Society sponsors exhibitions, conducts technical and historical research, participates in international medal expositions, and awards prizes.

From the description of National Sculpture Society correspondence, 1899-1904. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122466085

Founded in 1893

The society works with architects, art councils, and sponsoring committees in selecting sculptors to execute new works. Assists governmemt art councils with advice on rules for competitions and in preparing exhibitions. Conducts research, maintains an archives and library, and sponsors exhibitions and competitions.

From the description of National Sculpture Society records, 1883-1962. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122502549

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Subjects:

  • Sculpture, American
  • Art
  • Sculptors
  • Sculpture
  • Sculpture
  • Sculpture
  • Sculpture
  • Sculpture, Modern
  • War memorials

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  • United States (as recorded)
  • United States (as recorded)
  • New York N.Y (as recorded)