Call for Artists Grand Junction, CO Deadline: 3/19/15 BACKGROUND: Art on the Corner (AOTC) is a public sculpture program in Downtown Grand Junction and one of the first of its kind in the country. AOTC consists of two parallel exhibitions: 1) A juried exhibition of 10-25 sculptures available for purchase on display for a full year starting in early May along our award-winning Main Street; and 2) Our permanent collection of more than 100 sculptures in a variety of mediums and styles displayed throughout the Downtown area. Established in 1984 by local sculptor, Dave Davis, AOTC is the signature public art program of Grand Junction, and has served as the model for similar programs in communities across the country. Both the annual exhibition and the permanent collection are free and open to the public. A self-guided brochure of the annual temporary exhibition is available each year. MISSION: Art on the Corner is a signature place-making program of the Grand Junction Downtown Development Authority, expanding opportunities for residents and visitors to experience high quality works of art through the display and acquisition of sculpture throughout the downtown Grand Junction area. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The AOTC committee is pleased to announce the 2015 temporary exhibition open to all sculpture artists. The sculpture must be an original creation. Artists may submit up to two works of art each year. All artwork must be for sale. ARTWORK SELECTION CRITERIA: 1. Quality: The consideration of highest priority is the inherent artistic excellence of the art. All art must be an original creation by the artist. 2. Timelessness: Each and every sculpture accepted into the Art on the Corner temporary exhibit shall be considered for acquisition for the permanent collection and as such it should have relevance aesthetically to the community in future years and reflect enduring artistic quality. 3. Permanence: Sculpture shall have structural and surface soundness, be resistant to theft, vandalism, and weathering, and require minimal maintenance. 4. Compatibility: Works of art should be compatible in style, scale, material, form, and content with their surroundings, the downtown area, and Grand Junction, and have a broad range of appeal to the general public. 5. Public Safety: Works of art shall not create inordinate safety problems or liability concerns for the general public, the Downtown Development Authority, or the City of Grand Junction. DEADLINE: The deadline for receipt of proposals is 5pm, Thursday, March 19, 2015. TIMELINE: Final selection of the 2015 temporary exhibit will be complete by March 27, 2015. All artists will be notified at that time. Installation of the exhibit will take place on May 9, 2015, and will remain in place for one year. Artists are required to deliver their artwork on the day of installation. An artist’s reception will be held the evening of May 9, 2015 to celebrate the new exhibit. COMPENSATION: All artists who are accepted will receive a $500 stipend and hotel accommodations for Friday, May 8, and Saturday, May 9, 2015. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: Please submit the following: 1. Contact information- name, address, phone, email, and artist’s website. 2. Sculpture information- title, material, size, weight, special installation requirements, price and an artist’s statement about the piece. 3. Three images per piece taken from different angles, labelled with your name and title of the piece. Electronic images are welcome. One image should be of publication quality. Entries may be submitted by mail to: Art on the Corner 2015 Exhibit Downtown Development Authority 437 Colorado Ave Grand Junction, CO 81501 Or by electronic mail to: [email protected] Subject: AOTC Submission QUESTIONS: Please contact Robin Brown at 970-256-4131 or [email protected]
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