Sculpture at BGSU is an intermedia program supporting a broad range of approaches to making with an emphasis on visualization and realization. The program supports curriculum towards a BFA in studio art and a minor in Product Design. We have a strong professional practices component. Our course offerings inspire personal creative exploration. Our entry level courses emphasize 3D design issues with a hybrid approach that include both physical hands-on-material investigation as well digital exploration. As students develop, they have a variety of intermediate-level themed courses to choose from that are offered in regular rotation. At the advanced level students are encouraged to explore and develop their own artistic styles, content and individual approaches to problem solving and making of creative work.

The Sculpture Program curriculum includes courses that introduce the following topics:

Students graduating with an emphasis in sculpture at Bowling Green State University can work in a variety of dynamic career fields. These include professional careers as 3D sculptors, artist-designers, professional studio artist, educational artist, and artist technicians. Students graduating Studio Arts with an emphasis in Sculpture at BGSU have access to diverse career opportunities that are growing in demand.

Professional Art Career
3D Sculptor: Occupational Pay: 65,000 - 100,000 (+) Average 85,000
Artist-Designer: Occupational Pay: 35,000 - 100,000 (+) Average 65,000
Educational Artist: Occupational Pay: 40,000 - 100,000 (+) Average 55,000
Professional Artist: Occupational Pay: 35,000 - 100,000 (+) Average 42,000
Artist Technician: Occupational Pay: 35,000 - 100,000 (+) Average 43,000

Our Sculpture and Integrated studio facilities feature over 12,000 square feet of space divided into 6 different work areas. They include a wood working and assembly area, a metal fabrication area, a CNC fabrication area, the rapid prototyping room, student studio loft, and Outdoor Patio. In support of making, the area is equipped with more than 50 major pieces of powered equipment, a 5-ton bridge crane, and forklift for largescale material constructions.

Click here to view the Sculpture and Integrated Studio information page.

The Sculpture Club

The Sculpture program as had numerous affiliations with various sculpture organizations internationally, nationally, regionally, and locally. The primary interaction for these organizations and our students occurs through the Sculpture Club, one of several student lead clubs within the School of Art. Its primary mission is to produce, promote, educate, and exhibit student 3D student artwork both locally and regionally. The club also helps with bringing in visiting artists, providing support for local events like SculptureX Symposium and community focused projects like Parklets Program in downtown Bowling Green. They produce fine and applied artwork that is both shown and sold at events like the Black Swamp Arts Festival and Arts X, write grants for funding, and assume the role of BGSU representatives when making regular trips to national and regional conferences and events. Some the important associations the Sculpture program and club are affiliated include. To see what is going on now check out BGSU Sculpture Club on Instagram.

Affiliated Organizations

The International Sculpture Center (ISC)

A member-supported, nonprofit organization founded in 1960 to champion the creation and understanding of sculpture and its unique, vital contribution to society. Members include sculptors, collectors, patrons, architects, developers, journalists, curators, historians, critics, educators, foundries, galleries, and museums—anyone with an interest in and commitment to the field of sculpture.

SculptureX

Founded in 2010 as a teaching and networking platform to catalyze collaborations among educational and art institutions in western Pennsylvania, Ohio, western New York, West Virginia, Kentucky, Michigan, Indiana, and Ontario. Initiated by CIVITAS, the four founding institutions of SculptureX are: Edinboro University, the Erie Art Museum, the Cleveland Institute of Art and The Sculpture Center in Cleveland. A 501c3, The Sculpture Center serves as the nexus for the ever-evolving “SX” exchange.

Contemporary Art Toledo CAT

Contemporary Art Toledo is dedicated to the production, presentation, and promotion of ideas from visual artist from around the Great Lakes region and beyond. We are working to create and sustain meaningful connections between innovative artists and diverse communities that emphasize and explore the historical, cultural, and social importance of the art of our time.