Artscape 2015 Call for Entries for LAZY RIVER
The Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts (BOPA) is now accepting applications for artist-designed
and executed sculpture, installation, and performance work for LAZY RIVER, an outdoor theme parkinspired, participatory exhibition in Pearlstone Park which will be free and open to the public during the
2015 Artscape Festival.
Deadline for submission of applications: Monday, March 30, 2015
LAZY RIVER will consist of approximately 8-12 sculptures, installations, and various rotating live
performances along a visually implied “lazy river” in an ode to this pillar of summertime nostalgia and
family fun, as well as to the visual look of summer theme parks worldwide. Visitors to Artscape will be
able to experience these sculptures and installations as individual sights along the river’s edge, around
the river-bend, through choppy, piranha-infested waters, smooth sailing, and everything in between.
In keeping with the WATER theme, which will be celebrated throughout this year’s Artscape festival,
interested artists should submit a proposal that may draw inspiration from theme parks, water parks, as
well as a variety of concepts dealing with the use of water as entertainment. Water can be implied, or
actually used as part of a sculpture, installation, or performance. Existing architectural elements of
Pearlstone Park may also be utilized. These proposals should also be visually compelling through design,
color and scale.
We aim to create an active environment, a community of LAZY RIVER villagers if you will, existing
amongst artist-designed freestanding sculptural elements, water-propelled contraptions, props, sitespecific and / or participatory installations, rides, mini-stages, and photo-ops. This environment will be
accented by the appearance of live performers, with costumed characters interacting with Artscapegoing adults and children alike as they traverse the area encompassed by LAZY RIVER.
Some thoughts and requirements regarding your proposals:
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If the work proposed is participatory in nature, selected artists or artist groups will be asked to
manage their project or throughout the festival. This may be done by rotating team members or
developing a “schedule” of when the project will be active.
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Proposed projects should also be designed with safety first, for an outdoor environment, and
factoring in heavy use by large crowds attending Artscape.
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If you plan to utilize ACTUAL water, which is encouraged but not required, these projects will be
considered and / or negotiated based upon the following terms:
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-That they are not overly wasteful of water.
-That they are fulfilled in accordance to the available water on site.
-Since the area of Pearlstone Park is grassy, the use of water should not cause flooding and mud.
(In other words, water can be self-contained within the piece, OR utilize a light sprinkle, mist, or
occasional stream or spray.)
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If your piece is mechanical in nature, or utilizes water to operate or function visually, you must
be available to monitor your work throughout the festival to maintain its operation. Festival
staff will not be responsible for making repairs or adjustments.
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Proposed projects will need to be installed on-site within two days and should be considered
and constructed accordingly. These projects are temporary in nature and BOPA will not be able
to underwrite repairs, restoration, etc after its use at Artscape.
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Always consider the weather! It could rain!
LAZY RIVER is a program of the Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts, Inc. (BOPA). Artscape is
produced by the Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts, Inc. on behalf of the Baltimore Festival of the
Arts, Inc.
Curators:
Maggie Villegas is the Public Art Project Specialist for the Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts,
where she manages the Baltimore Mural Program and the PNC Transformative Art Prize. She is the cofounder of EMP Collective and a practicing theatre artist, producer, and writer.
Melissa Webb is the Exhibitions Manager for The Baltimore Office of Promotion & the Arts, coordinating
exhibitions for School 33 Art Center, The Bromo-Seltzer Arts Tower Gallery and the The Top of the World
Observation Level Gallery. She teaches garment and performance-based courses as an adjunct professor
for the Fiber Department at the Maryland Institute, College of Art, and is a practicing fiber artist working
in the areas of participatory installation, costume, and performance.
Application Materials:
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5-10 jpeg images of recent work
Corresponding image description sheet listing file name / title of work / medium / dimensions /
year
One or more drawing(s) and /or digital representations of their proposed work
A detailed (one page) written description of your proposed project
A single page CV.
Artist Statement
Proposals should include all logistical and technical needs for the project, including, electricity,
transport, volunteer manpower, signage, etc.
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Image checklist:
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Label images by last name then first name, (smithjohn01.jpg, smithjohn02.jpg, etc). Only use
alpha- numeric characters and save file format as jpg.
Images should be 72dpi, not to exceed 5MB
Images should be saved as RGB, not CMYK.
Send Images and Application to:
https://boparegistrations.wufoo.com/forms/artscape-2015-lazy-river-call-for-entries/
Guidelines
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There are no geographic restrictions for application.
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Honoraria in the range of $200 to $2000 may be provided to each selected artist or collaborative
group. Final funding amounts could be higher or lower based on review of proposals and
discussion with the artists about construction, logistics and staffing. No additional funds will be
allocated to artists for “overruns” including but not limited to supplies, staffing, logistics and
fabrication after a piece of work is confirmed and the funding amount is confirmed by BOPA.
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Artists proposing interactive or participatory projects are expected to design work that is active
during all of the operating hours of the festival, Friday, July 17, noon-9pm; Saturday, July 18,
noon-9pm; Sunday, July 19, noon-8pm.
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Artist installations must be installed by the artists themselves, who will also be responsible for
monitoring of their work and space. Artists must arrange for or provide transport of all
necessary items to the site.
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On-site installation must occur after 10am Wednesday July 15 and must be ready by noon on
Friday July 17, when Artscape opens to the public. Pieces must be de-installed starting at 8pm
on Sunday, July 19 and fully removed from the Artscape site by Monday, July 20th. Artists must
checkout with Artscape staff on Monday afternoon to ensure that the works have been properly
dismantled and removed from the site.
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BOPA reserves the right to reproduce images of selected artwork for printed or Internet
publicity, catalogue, map or marketing purposes. All possible efforts will be made to credit the
artist and the photographer.
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By submitting an application, you agree to and accept all festival conditions: TERMS and
CONDITIONS (click to read and print for your records)
Estimated Timeline:
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Application deadline: Monday, March 30, 2015
Notifications: Wednesday, April 10, 2015
Installation period: Wednesday, July 15, 2015 after 10am until Thursday, July 16 by 6pm.
Deinstallation period: Sunday, July 19, 2015, 8pm – 12am, and / or Monday, July 20 by 8pm.
Artscape and exhibition duration:
Thursday, July 16, 7-9pm – Opening Reception
Friday, July 17, noon-9pm
Saturday, July 18, noon-9pm
Sunday, July 19, noon-7pm
Site Maps:
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For more information contact:
Maggie Villegas @ 443-752-4341 or [email protected]
OR
Melissa Webb @ 443-263-4352 or [email protected]
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