Call for large-scale works to exhibit at the Oxford Free Public Library in Oxford, Massachusetts. $500.00 stipend per sculpture. Depending on size and nature up to five sculptures will be selected. Exhibition period: June 22 – September 29, 2019.
The exhibit is designed to enhance the library experience, bring public art to the citizens of Oxford, and provide an opportunity for artists to showcase their work.
 

SITE AND OCCUPANT DESCRIPTION:  

The cultural landscape of the site - a sand colored brick two story Queen Anne Style building, six large oak trees, and manicured lawns - sits on three quarter of an acre.  The library, located at 339 Main Street, was constructed in 1902 and opened to the public in 1903.  (see photos below)

When submitting existing or site-specific sculptures please take into consideration the centrality of the library’s location in the town of Oxford and the fact that the library has active and engaging children programming. Artists are encouraged to visit the site prior to submitting proposals. 

Consideration will be given to an applicant’s request for a particular location but the organizers cannot guarantee an artist a specific location. 

STIPEND:

There is a $500.00 stipend per sculpture. Artists are responsible for transporting, installing, and removing their work with limited volunteer assistance. Heavy-duty machinery for unloading and set up will be available on a limited scheduled basis. Once installed sculptures are to remain to throughout the exhibition period.
 

SELECTION AND INSTALLATION:


Selection will be based on quality, visual design, and experience of place in relationship to the architectural and social surrounding and landscape. Artists are encouraged to submit work with strong color.  However, pieces will not be judged solely on the basis of color.  

The organizers reserve the right to reject installation if any work deviates significantly from the accepted proposals or pose safety risk. 

Entry Specifications

         ♦Artist or artist collaboration may submit proposals for site-specific sculptures or high-resolution images of up to two 
sculptures. Applicants must use the application form below for submission(s) and include high-resolution images of prior work.                   

         ♦Due Date:  All applications and materials must be received by April 15, 2019. 

     ♦Date of work:  Sculptures must have been produced within the last four years. 

         ♦Ownership:  All work must be the property of the artist. 

         ♦Size:  Sculptures should be large scale, heavy, and have the ability to be well anchored in a tree, to a 
base platform or in the ground. 

         ♦Lifting equipment:will be available at specific times to assist with unloading and setting up sculpture. Notice of equipment need is to be provided in the agreement to display.  

         ♦Media: All media should be safe for the viewer, suitable for outdoor installation and 
appropriate for extended outdoor exhibition and exposure to weather.  Sharp, pointed pieces of the sculptures should be avoided below 
4 feet to prevent injury to viewers.

         ♦No substitutions:  Sculptures accepted cannot be substituted with 
other work without first contacting the project coordinator, Gloria D. Hall.  

♦Safety:Sharp and pointed pieces of the sculptures should be avoided below 4 feet to prevent injury to viewers.

 ♦Artists are encouraged to submit pieces with strong color or bright metal so as to 
stand out. 

COPYRIGHT:

Artist retains his or her copyright interests in the artwork for all purposed, with the following exception: 

(a) the right of the presenter and its agent to reproduce images of the artwork for marketing and reports.  

KEY DATES:

Entry Deadline:  April 15, 2019

Artist notified: April 26, 2019 

Artists’ acceptance to exhibit: April 29, 2019

Installation: June 18 - 21, 2019

Opening Day:  June 22, 2019 

PROMOTION AND PUBLICITY: 

For all works accepted we will need high-resolution images to use in promotions and publicity. 

     AGREEMENT:

      
By submitting a proposal the artist agrees to the terms and conditions as stated herein. 

Application Requirements

Eligibility Criteria