Masterworks Invites Youth Sculpture Applicants

Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art is inviting aspiring artists aged 13 to 19 to apply for its Sculpture in Practice two-week summer intensive programme, with applications due by Friday, June 5.

A spokesperson said, “This immersive and materials-led course invites young creatives to explore sculpture through experimentation, collaboration, and hands-on making. Whether participants are experienced artists or simply curious about working in three dimensions, the programme offers a rare opportunity to engage deeply with contemporary sculptural practice in a supportive and inspiring environment.

“Running Monday through Friday from July 13th to 24th, the intensive will take place daily from 8:30am – 1:00pm at Masterworks Museum. Across ten sessions, students will learn foundational sculptural techniques while developing their own creative voice and producing original work for a final public exhibition.

“Participants will experiment with a wide range of materials and processes, including clay, plaster, alginate, modroc, latex, wire, and resin. The first week of the programme will focus on exploration and material discovery, while the second week will support students in developing and completing a finished sculptural work for exhibition.”

“No previous sculpture experience is required,” says Course Leader Katarina Hoskins. “This programme is about curiosity, experimentation, and giving young people the confidence to think and create beyond their imagination, from 2D to 3D. I also want to give them a real taste of what it means to develop an art practice: how to experiment, how to prepare a piece for a show, and how to present their work to the world. So much of what young people do today happens on a screen. This is a chance to step away from that — to work with their hands, discover new skills, and find a balance that I think is becoming increasingly rare and increasingly important.”

The spokesperson said, “Hoskins is currently completing her BA in Fine Art at the Art Academy London, where her practice centres on feminist sculpture using materials such as concrete, bronze, steel, resin, latex, and plaster. Originally from Austria and long based in Bermuda, Hoskins is a former board member of Masterworks Museum and founder of International Women’s Day Bermuda. Through Sculpture in Practice, she hopes to bring the skills and perspectives she has gained abroad back to Bermuda’s next generation of artists.

“Throughout the programme, participants will also engage with Bermudian guest artists, including Scott King, Zoë Hedstrom, Jahbarri Wilson, and others, who will share insights into their creative practices and professional artistic journeys.”

“Supporting Bermuda’s creative community is really about giving people the space to explore new ideas, push their creativity and make something real with their hands or imagination,” says Lyn Winford, VP of Brand & Creative at Paradise Mobile.

“At Paradise, we’ve always believed innovation doesn’t just live in tech, it comes from curiosity and people being willing to approach things from a different point of view. That’s why we’re proud to support programmes like Sculpture in Practice and help nurture Bermudian talent and creative expression.”

The spokesperson said, “The programme is open to all skill levels, with 15 spaces available. Applications will be reviewed through an Open Call process. Applicants are asked to submit:

• An artist statement [200–400 words]
• 3–5 portfolio works submitted digitally as PDF, JPG, or PNG files

“Workshop fees are $500 for Masterworks members and $550 for non-members. Five fully funded bursaries are available for students requiring financial assistance.

“Applications must be submitted by Thursday, June 5, 2026.

“Key Dates:

• Thursday, June 5 — Applications Close
• Monday, June 8 — Successful Applicants Notified
• Monday, July 13 — First Day of Class
• Friday, July 24 — Final Showcase Exhibition

“This opportunity is generously supported by LOM and Paradise Mobile, with bursary funding provided through the Brendalyn and Ernest Stempel Foundation.

“For more information and to apply, visit the Masterworks Museum website or follow this link: www.masterworksbermuda.org/event/open-call/.”

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