Application Closed
Number of Applications Allowed: 20
Images | Minimum:Min. 3, Maximum:Max. 6
Total Samples | Minimum:Min. 3, Maximum:Max. 6
Eligibility: National
State: Colorado
Jury Dates: 1/8/24 - 1/11/24
Budget: 500
2024 represents the first time the City of Westminster has sought to display art in conjunction with the One Book community reading event. The Westminster One Book Sculpture on Loan Program will provide an opportunity for the community to learn about and enjoy art created by or about indiginous peoples of North America.
White Horse, by Erika T. Wurth is the novel that has been selected for the Westminster 2024 One Book program. White Horse is a New York Times editors pick, a Good Morning America buzz pick, and an Indie Next, Target book of the Month, and BOTM Pick. Ms. Worth is both a Kenyon and Sewanee fellow, has published in The Kenyon Review, Buzzfeed, and The Writer’s Chronicle, and is a narrative artist for the Meow Wolf Denver installation. Ms. Wurth is an urban Native of Apache/Chickasaw/Cherokee descent.
To celebrate the work of Ms. Worth, the City of Westminster is encouraging the submssion of artworks that promote indigenous peoples of North America or artworks that relate to the White Horse novel.
Artists wishing to have their sculpture(s) installed and displayed as part of the City's One Book Sculpture on Loan Program should review the following requirements and submit an application along with the requested supplemental materials. Artists may submit more than one application.
Applications for the Westminster One Book Sculpture on Loan Program will be reviewed by the City's Cultural Affairs staff and other City staff members with respect to materials, overall presentation, aesthetic quality of the artwork, craftsmanship, appropriateness of the artwork, maintenance requirements, and financial considerations.
Application Requirements
Entries:
Only entries received online through CaFE’ (callforentry.org) will be considered.
Each application should only contain images of a single piece of artwork. The minimum number of images is 3; the maximum number of images is 6. At a minimum photographs must show the front and back viewpoints of the artwork.
Entry Fees:
The City of Westminster is not charging entries for this Call for Entries.
Your email address will be our primary contact.
Only works selected by the jury will be displayed.
Artwork Requirements:
Sculptures should be of a size that is impactful in an outdoor setting and/or a indoor setting with a large volume of foot traffic.
For the College Hill Library site, the artwork must be designed and fabricated for long-term outdoor durability and ease of maintenance, including strong winds. Acceptable materials include metal, stone, or similarly durable material; wood will not be accepted; powder coated surfaces will not be accepted. Artwork must be able to be welded or bolted to a metal display base, bolted to a concrete pad, or bolted to a sidewalk.
For the Irving Street Library site, the artwork must be designed and fabricated for long-term indoor durabilty and ease of maintance. All materials are acceptable so long as they are not ephemeral. Artists are responsible for providing secure bonnets and pedestals if needed.
Required Information - Artist:
- Name
- Address
- Phone
- Bio and References. Other information relevant to the application such as published reviews of artist’s work may also be provided.
- Artist Website
- Artist Gallery Name and Address (if applicable)
- Gallery Website (if applicable)
Required Information - Artwork:
- Sculpture Title
- Description - must include height, weight, length, width, and medium.
- Description of the current condition of the artwork noting any existing breaks, tears, scratches, abrasions, paint losses, or other insecurities or defects in the artwork.
- Value of the Artwork (maximum $75,000)
- Appraisal Certificate and Proof of Authenticity
- A short description of the inspiration behind the artwork. This information will be used during the Exhibition Period.
- Period/Date Created
- Edition Size and Number
- Finishes Applied to Surface
- Construction Techniques and Materials
- Description of the base or pedestal and the method of attachment for sculpture.
- Description of any accompanying accessories.
- Name of Current Copyright Owner
- If the artist is the current copyright owner, does the artist intend to transfer the copyright should the artwork be sold?
Display Requirements:
The selected Artwork shall be on display for the 2024 calendar year. If the Artwork is removed (through sale or other reasons), a sculpture of equal or greater value, created by the Artist and approved by Cultural Affairs staff, shall be installed within 7 days of the original sculpture being removed. The Artist will be required to complete a signed Agreement and secure appropriate documentation and insurance for the replacement Artwork.
Sales:
All Artworks must be available for purchase. Sales will be encouraged to further the efforts of the artists and to stimulate acquisition of original art by patrons and the public.
Budget and Payment:
The artists selected will receive a stipend of $500 after acceptance and installation of the Artwork.
Marketing:
The displayed works will be regionally promoted through the use of print and digital platforms. The artist understands and agrees that these marketing methods shall be used for the period that the Artwork is on display. The displayed Artwork will also be promoted through events throughout Westminster.
Calendar of Important Dates:
December 5, 2023 - Call for Entries Opens
January 7, 2024 - Call for Entries Closes
January 11, 2024 - Notification of Selection
January 11 - January 22 - Contracts and Installation
January 31 - Installation Deadline
January - December 2024 - Marketing and Promotion
December 2 - 6 - Deinstallation of Artwork
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility:
Open to all artists regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, or physical or mental ability. Artist teams are eligible to apply, including teams of artists from multiple disciplines. Work must be original art. The jury reserves the right to disqualify any work which they consider to be in poor taste or inappropriate.
Artists and artworks that promote indigenous peoples of North America are encouraged to participate.