Artists ...
The Allied Arts
Council and the City of Saint Joseph, Missouri
seek sculptures to be placed in Downtown Saint
Joseph. Regional, national, and international
sculpture artists are invited to submit work for
this one-year sculpture exhibition scheduled
from June 2017-May 2018. Selected
sculptures/sculptors will receive a $500
honorarium and all sculptures selected will be
competing for up to $13,000 in cash prize
awards.
The Allied Arts Council will purchase a
sculpture to become a permanent part of Saint
Joseph’s public art collection. Only pieces
priced $15,000 or less will be considered for
purchase. The Allied Arts Council will receive a
25% commission on any sculpture sold and on any
commissioned sculptures.
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION IS February 3, 2017
Submission details: Artists must own the rights
to the artwork and the sculpture must be
available for the duration of the one-year
contract. All submissions must be professionally
constructed of durable materials that will
withstand the elements. All durable outdoor
media are encouraged. Please attach three images
per submission that clearly show a front and
back view, and one detail shot. Artists may
submit up to four (4) sculptures for
consideration, but each submission must have
three images attached. Please give all
dimensions and a stated insurance value for the
artwork. There are presently no restrictions on
size; however, artists should be aware that
sculptures will be placed within well-traveled
streetscapes. The installation method for each
sculpture should be welded tabs or similar
easy-install method.
Selected artists are responsible for
transportation of the artwork to and from the
installation site. The Allied Arts Council is
responsible for all costs for materials and
workmanship for the initial installation of the
artwork, including site preparation, plinth, and
clean up. Additionally, the Allied Arts Council
will provide $5,000 in liability insurance and
inland marine (collision and comprehensive)
insurance coverage on all sculptures for the
duration of the exhibition.
An artists’ reception and awards ceremony will
be held, Friday, June 9, 2017. Following the
reception, patrons are invited to take the first
official sculpture walk.
ARTIST REQUIREMENTS:
St. Joseph
Sculpture Walk is open to professional and
amateur sculptors of all backgrounds. Sculptors
may submit up to four (4) of your own original
(in concept, composition, and execution)
sculptures and the entry fee per sculpture is
$15.00.
Artist must be at least 18 years of age.
Apply on line
HERE
ENTRY CRITERIA:
1. All entries
must be fully completed and submitted for this
exhibition by February 3, 2016.
2. Proposals and computer renderings will be
accepted. However, proposals or renderings
should be as specific as possible, and include a
narrative and additional support materials that
provide a strong indication of the appearance of
the final work proposed. Entry must be similar
to proposal and finished product submitted for
approval. If work arrives and isn’t as proposed,
AAC has the right to reject sculpture.
3. No sculpture entries that are identical to
sculptures already placed or to be placed in
other similar public sculpture programs within
200 miles of St. Joseph will be considered.
4. Work must be suitable for outdoor
installation as follows:
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Able to be
structurally secured to a concrete pad or
metal base with anchor bolts.
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Capable of
withstanding adverse weather conditions
(high winds, below zero temperatures, heavy
rains, ice, snow, storms, etc.)
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Fabricated and
finished with non-hazardous materials.
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Maintenance
free for the duration of the exhibition.
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Appropriate
for an active pedestrian environment, with
proper consideration given to the safety of
the audience.
5. The selected
works are to be exhibited throughout downtown
Saint Joseph, Missouri from June 9, 2017 until
May 2018. Sculptures must be loaned for the
duration of the exhibition as specified and may
not be removed or returned until the conclusion
of the exhibition unless prior arrangements have
been made with the Allied Arts Council.
CALENDAR:
Deadline for
entry: February 3, 2017
Jury dates: February 13 - 17, 2017
Notification of acceptance on or before: March
1, 2017
Contracts returned to Allied Arts Council March
30, 2017
Artwork Installation: May 29 - June 8, 2017
Opening reception and Awards Announcement: June
9, 2017
People’s Choice Award Voting Period: June 2017 -
January 2018
People’s Choice Award Announcement: February
2018
Exhibition closes: May 14, 2018
De-installation: May 15- 26, 2018