Call Detail
Entry Deadline: 1/13/19
Application Closed
Application Closed
Work Sample Requirements
Images | Minimum:Min. 3, Maximum:Max. 6
Total Samples | Minimum:Min. 3, Maximum:Max. 6
Images | Minimum:Min. 3, Maximum:Max. 6
Total Samples | Minimum:Min. 3, Maximum:Max. 6
Call Type: Public Art
Eligibility: Unspecified
State: Colorado
Eligibility: Unspecified
State: Colorado
The City of Loveland Art in Public Places Program seeks sculptures to be placed in Downtown Loveland as part of The Art Advocacy Project (TAAP), a one-year sculpture exhibition scheduled from May 2019 until May 2020. Selected artists will be awarded an honorarium of $2,000. The installed artwork may be available for sale. THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION IS January 13, 2019.
PROJECT TIMELINE
Deadline for submitting: Sunday, January 13, 2019 at 11:59p.m.
Artwork on display: mid-May 2019 until mid-May 2020
Jury Panel to Review the Artwork: January 14 - February 8, 2019
Artists enter into City Contract in February 2019
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Open to all artists of three-dimensional media.
All durable outdoor media are encouraged.
All artists must submit a complete application by the specified deadline.
Please include three images per submission that clearly show a front and back view, including one that show the scale of the work.
A “People’s Choice” Award of $500 will be held during the outdoor exhibition.
New in 2019: Applications for temporary artwork specifically designed to morph or transition over the year through exposure to the elements will be accepted. Safety considerations will be taken into consideration and should be outlined in the application. Possible media might include fiber, wood, paper, etc.
SUBMISSION DETAILS
Submissions must be original creations by the artists, and the artist must own the rights to the artwork.
The sculpture must be available for the duration of the one-year contract.
All submissions must be professionally constructed of durable materials which will withstand the elements.
Artists may submit up to 2 sculptures for consideration, but each submission must have the three images requested. Please give all dimensions, weight 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 a well-traveled shopping/gallery streetscape on a 3 ½’ x 3 ½’ plinth.
The installation method for each sculpture should be welded tabs or similar easy-install method.
Selected artists are responsible for transportation (and associated transportation costs) of the artwork to and from the installation site.
The City of Loveland will install a recognition plaque indicating the title, medium, artist and contact phone number for purchasing artwork.
All sculptures will be listed on the Art in Public Places webpages and within all TAAP promotional material.
Artwork may be available for sale. The Loveland Art in Public Places Program will retain a commission of 20% of the purchase value.
LEGAL INFO
Artists will enter into a City of Loveland contract. General liability insurance may be necessary for all selected artists. The City of Loveland will incur no liability in the delivery of sculpture to or from the installation location.
The City of Loveland is responsible for making minor emergency repairs when necessary and maintaining insurance coverage on the works due to vandalism. The City will not be liable for degradation caused by normal wear and tear, and weathering. In the event the installation is bronze work, the Artist should cold wax the artwork prior to, or immediately following, installation. While the Artwork should be relatively maintenance-free, the City or its assigns assumes responsibility for minor maintenance.
PROJECT TIMELINE
Deadline for submitting: Sunday, January 13, 2019 at 11:59p.m.
Artwork on display: mid-May 2019 until mid-May 2020
Jury Panel to Review the Artwork: January 14 - February 8, 2019
Artists enter into City Contract in February 2019
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Open to all artists of three-dimensional media.
All durable outdoor media are encouraged.
All artists must submit a complete application by the specified deadline.
Please include three images per submission that clearly show a front and back view, including one that show the scale of the work.
A “People’s Choice” Award of $500 will be held during the outdoor exhibition.
New in 2019: Applications for temporary artwork specifically designed to morph or transition over the year through exposure to the elements will be accepted. Safety considerations will be taken into consideration and should be outlined in the application. Possible media might include fiber, wood, paper, etc.
SUBMISSION DETAILS
Submissions must be original creations by the artists, and the artist must own the rights to the artwork.
The sculpture must be available for the duration of the one-year contract.
All submissions must be professionally constructed of durable materials which will withstand the elements.
Artists may submit up to 2 sculptures for consideration, but each submission must have the three images requested. Please give all dimensions, weight 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 a well-traveled shopping/gallery streetscape on a 3 ½’ x 3 ½’ plinth.
The installation method for each sculpture should be welded tabs or similar easy-install method.
Selected artists are responsible for transportation (and associated transportation costs) of the artwork to and from the installation site.
The City of Loveland will install a recognition plaque indicating the title, medium, artist and contact phone number for purchasing artwork.
All sculptures will be listed on the Art in Public Places webpages and within all TAAP promotional material.
Artwork may be available for sale. The Loveland Art in Public Places Program will retain a commission of 20% of the purchase value.
LEGAL INFO
Artists will enter into a City of Loveland contract. General liability insurance may be necessary for all selected artists. The City of Loveland will incur no liability in the delivery of sculpture to or from the installation location.
The City of Loveland is responsible for making minor emergency repairs when necessary and maintaining insurance coverage on the works due to vandalism. The City will not be liable for degradation caused by normal wear and tear, and weathering. In the event the installation is bronze work, the Artist should cold wax the artwork prior to, or immediately following, installation. While the Artwork should be relatively maintenance-free, the City or its assigns assumes responsibility for minor maintenance.