Call To Artists - Gig Harbor Outdoor Gallery Program
Gig Harbor Arts Commission
Call to Artists
Entries for the
GIG HARBOR OUTDOOR GALLERY
http://www.cityofgigharbor.net/page.php?id=1341
The Gig Harbor Arts Commission is pleased to announce the inaugural exhibit
of the Gig Harbor OutDoor Gallery program. Artists are invited to submit
proposals for bronze sculptures or other durable outdoor art for display
within City limits for a period of two years beginning in the spring of
2012. The sculpture exhibit is intended to integrate art into the daily
lives of local residents and visitors by presenting works from locally and
regionally acclaimed artists. The work may be available for purchase (see #6
below).
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
This open competition is for two outdoor artworks. Each piece will be
mounted on a 16-inch diameter stainless steel plate upon a 42-inch tall
basalt base pedestal located within the public sidewalk in downtown Gig
Harbor on Harborview Dr between Soundview Drive and Pioneer Way. (Two
pedestals at 3025 Harborview Drive).
PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
-
Each sculpture must be of high artistic quality and suitable scale not to
exceed approximately 2-feet square by 4-feet height. -
Durable material that is suitable for our marine weather environment is
required. -
The artwork must be as resistant as possible to vandalism and must safely
withstand pedestrian contact without impeding either walking or driving
traffic. -
Artists selected for the 2012 exhibit will be required to sign an Exhibit
Agreement with the City of Gig Harbor per the Liability section listed in
the Exhibition Policies and Procedures). -
The artist is responsible delivery and installation of the sculpture at
the specified location, including removal of the work at the end of the
exhibition period. A public works representative from the City will approve
the final placement, mounting method and stability of the work. -
If the artwork sells, the artist must replace the piece with another of
the same quality and scale for the remainder of the 2-year cycle. If the
artist does not have an acceptable replacement, the Arts Commission may
choose another artist’s work. The replacement sculpture must be approved by
the Arts Commission before the sold sculpture is removed. (Note: The artist
will be responsible for all money transactions and delivery requirements
with the purchaser.) -
The Arts Commission reserves the right to reject any work that does not
meet standards of durability, safety and quality, and any work determined to
be inconsistent with the City’s policy on Indoor and Outdoor Displays and
Exhibits (downloadable from City website at
http://www.cityofgigharbor.net/page.php?id=1341).
PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS
-
Entry Application Form (for each entry) and Artist's Resume.
-
Proposals for Non-existing Work: If you propose work that is not yet
fabricated, please submit a detailed illustration for each entry. Gig Harbor
Arts Commission reserves the right to reject work that is significantly
different from the original proposal or does not meet standards of
durability, safety and quality. -
CD or Color Prints: Provide 3 views of each entry. Digital Quality: 150
to 300dpi -- max size 5mg in jpg, pdf or tif format. Color prints (minimum
5x7 up to 8 1/2x11-inch format) of each entry labeled with artist’s name and
title of work. Prints and CD’s will become the property of City of Gig
Harbor Arts Commission. -
Artist's Statement: A statement (250 word maximum) that describes your
work (inspiration, personal statement) particular to each entry and suitable
for publication. -
Mounting Information: Each pedestal includes a stainless steel top. All
art pieces must be welded or securely fastened to a minimum one-quarter inch
thick stainless steel plate that can be spot welded during installation.
ENTRY DEADLINE: DECEMBER 31, 2011
For more information or clarification please contact Lita Dawn Stanton,
StantonL@cityofgigharbor.net
OUTDOOR ART GALLERY 2012-2014 CALENDAR – (dates subject of modification)
Call to Artists …………………………...……....….. Oct 2011
Entries Due …………………………….............…. Dec 30, 2011
Artist Selections / Notifications …..……..…….. Jan 2012
Installation / Unveiling Day (no later than) ..…May 2012
Removal of Art ………………………………......… Apr 2014
ENTRY APPLICATION FORM – Gig Harbor OutDoor Gallery
All completed entries MUST be received by December 30, 2011. NO EXCEPTIONS
Hard copy of entry form, CD and/or photographs can be mailed or delivered to
City of Gig Harbor Arts Commission, Attn: Lita Dawn Stanton, 3510 Grandview
Street, Gig Harbor, WA 98335. For more information contact
StantonL@cityofgigharbor.net or call (253) 853-7609. Artist notification
will be made in January 2012 by personal phone call, to be followed by
written confirmation.
ENTRY INFORMATION (please duplicate for each entry)
Name:
Address:
Home phone: (_) _____________________ Mobile phone: ()
Email:
Title of Work:
Description of Work:
Medium:
Approx Weight: ______________________________________ Pounds
Size: _________________________________________ Height/Width/Dept
Is Art for Sale: (yes / no) ______________________________
For more information or clarification please contact Lita Dawn Stanton,
StantonL@cityofgigharbor.net
Gig Harbor Arts Commission
Call to Artists
ENTRY DEADLINE: DECEMBER 31, 2011
Entries for the
GIG HARBOR OUTDOOR GALLERY
For images and more info go to the City of Gig Harbor website at
http://www.cityofgigharbor.net/page.php?id=1341
To download pdf of Call for Artists and Form go to
http://www.cityofgigharbor.net/files/library/7de04de4fac1ef57.pdf
To download Exhibition Policies go to
http://www.cityofgigharbor.net/files/library/5b5a9195453accb0.pdf
The Gig Harbor Arts Commission is pleased to announce the inaugural exhibit
of the Gig Harbor OutDoor Gallery program. Artists are invited to submit
proposals for bronze sculptures or other durable outdoor art for display
within City limits for a period of two years beginning in the spring of
2012. The sculpture exhibit is intended to integrate art into the daily
lives of local residents and visitors by presenting works from locally and
regionally acclaimed artists. The work may be available for purchase (see #6
below).
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
This open competition is for two outdoor artworks. Each piece will be
mounted on a 16-inch diameter stainless steel plate upon a 42-inch tall
basalt base pedestal located within the public sidewalk in downtown Gig
Harbor on Harborview Dr between Soundview Drive and Pioneer Way. (Two
pedestals at 3025 Harborview Drive).
PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
-
Each sculpture must be of high artistic quality and suitable scale not to
exceed approximately 2-feet square by 4-feet height. -
Durable material that is suitable for our marine weather environment is
required. -
The artwork must be as resistant as possible to vandalism and must safely
withstand pedestrian contact without impeding either walking or driving
traffic. -
Artists selected for the 2012 exhibit will be required to sign an Exhibit
Agreement with the City of Gig Harbor per the Liability section listed in
the Exhibition Policies and Procedures). -
The artist is responsible delivery and installation of the sculpture at
the specified location, including removal of the work at the end of the
exhibition period. A public works representative from the City will approve
the final placement, mounting method and stability of the work. -
If the artwork sells, the artist must replace the piece with another of
the same quality and scale for the remainder of the 2-year cycle. If the
artist does not have an acceptable replacement, the Arts Commission may
choose another artist’s work. The replacement sculpture must be approved by
the Arts Commission before the sold sculpture is removed. (Note: The artist
will be responsible for all money transactions and delivery requirements
with the purchaser.) -
The Arts Commission reserves the right to reject any work that does not
meet standards of durability, safety and quality, and any work determined to
be inconsistent with the City’s policy on Indoor and Outdoor Displays and
Exhibits (downloadable from City website at
http://www.cityofgigharbor.net/page.php?id=1341).
PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS
-
Entry Application Form (for each entry) and Artist's Resume.
-
Proposals for Non-existing Work: If you propose work that is not yet
fabricated, please submit a detailed illustration for each entry. Gig Harbor
Arts Commission reserves the right to reject work that is significantly
different from the original proposal or does not meet standards of
durability, safety and quality. -
CD or Color Prints: Provide 3 views of each entry. Digital Quality: 150
to 300dpi -- max size 5mg in jpg, pdf or tif format. Color prints (minimum
5x7 up to 8 1/2x11-inch format) of each entry labeled with artist’s name and
title of work. Prints and CD’s will become the property of City of Gig
Harbor Arts Commission. -
Artist's Statement: A statement (250 word maximum) that describes your
work (inspiration, personal statement) particular to each entry and suitable
for publication. -
Mounting Information: Each pedestal includes a stainless steel top. All
art pieces must be welded or securely fastened to a minimum one-quarter inch
thick stainless steel plate that can be spot welded during installation.
ENTRY DEADLINE: DECEMBER 31, 2011
For more information or clarification please contact Lita Dawn Stanton,
StantonL@cityofgigharbor.net
OUTDOOR ART GALLERY 2012-2014 CALENDAR – (dates subject of modification)
Call to Artists …………………………...……....….. Oct 2011
Entries Due …………………………….............…. Dec 30, 2011
Artist Selections / Notifications …..……..…….. Jan 2012
Installation / Unveiling Day (no later than) ..…May 2012
Removal of Art ………………………………......… Apr 2014
ENTRY APPLICATION FORM – Gig Harbor OutDoor Gallery
All completed entries MUST be received by December 30, 2011. NO EXCEPTIONS
Hard copy of entry form, CD and/or photographs can be mailed or delivered to
City of Gig Harbor Arts Commission, Attn: Lita Dawn Stanton, 3510 Grandview
Street, Gig Harbor, WA 98335. For more information contact
StantonL@cityofgigharbor.net or call (253) 853-7609. Artist notification
will be made in January 2012 by personal phone call, to be followed by
written confirmation.
ENTRY INFORMATION (please duplicate for each entry)
Name:
Address:
Home phone: (_) _____________________ Mobile phone: ()
Email:
Title of Work:
Description of Work:
Medium:
Approx Weight: ______________________________________ Pounds
Size: _________________________________________ Height/Width/Dept
Is Art for Sale: (yes / no) ______________________________
For more information or clarification please contact Lita Dawn Stanton,
StantonL@cityofgigharbor.net