Work must be suitable for outdoor installation as follows:


• If designed to sit on a hard surface, the piece must be capable of being secured to a concrete pad with anchor bolts (provided by City of DeLand). Bolt holes must be 5/8” (unless an optional anchoring system is provided. Epoxy anchoring systems are not acceptable).


• Capable of withstanding adverse weather conditions (high winds, high temperatures, heavy rains, storms, etc.) All parts and components of the sculpture must be structurally sound and durable.


• Fabricated and finished with non-hazardous materials.


• Maintenance-free for the duration of the exhibition.


• Appropriate for an active pedestrian environment, including consideration of the safety of pedestrians.

Installation and de-installation: 

• Installation must take place the second week of March 2025. Exhibit location will be at the discretion of the DSW steering committee.


• The artist will be responsible for the delivery of the work to and from DeLand, Florida and for supervising the installation of the sculpture.


• Honorarium checks will be presented to the artist at the time of installation. A W-9 form must be completed by the artist before payment can be made by the Museum of Art - DeLand.

• DeLand Sculpture Walk will supply standard equipment and assistance as needed for installation. The City of DeLand will assist in the installation and de-installation processes. Installation requirements outside the norm are the responsibility of the artist.  


• The artist must indicate on the Entry Form how the sculpture will be securely anchored to the ground surface, or if there are other special requirements. Concrete pads will be provided as needed, but not pedestals; the artist must specify if a concrete pad is required, and what size will be appropriate for the sculpture.                                                                     

• There will be an opportunity to meet art patrons, collectors and the community at large at a special evening reception in late March or early April 2025.  

• Artists will be responsible for the de-installation and removal of all sculptures the first week of March 2027.

Liability: 

• During the exhibition period, the City of DeLand will provide insurance coverage for damage to the loaned artwork up to a maximum value of $15,000. Neither the City nor the Museum of Art - DeLand will be held responsible for property damage due to inherent vice or poor construction.

• DeLand Sculpture Walk, the Museum of Art - DeLand and the City of DeLand reserve the right to photograph any sculpture and/or the artist for documentation, education and publicity purposes without additional compensation.

• All sculptures sold as a result of the 2025-2027 DeLand Sculpture Walk Exhibition, or during the duration of the exhibition, or 90 days thereafter will be assessed a 30% commission by the Museum of Art - DeLand.