Call Description

The City of Aurora Art in Public Places Program and the Havana Business Improvement District are looking for existing outdoor sculpture to be considered for a sculpture exhibition on Havana Street. The Exhibit Steering Committee has selected 10 potential sites to display sculpture for one year. The ideal installation time line is September 2011.

Downtowns and main streets all over the country have been rotating major artworks in and out of the public eye to attract visitors, energize streetscapes and create great public gathering places. Commonly referred to as sculpture or art on the street programs, Havana's street sculpture project will bring the business community and the arts together for a common cause.

Sculpture Purchase, Artist Stipends and Cash Awards:
Exhibiting artists will be paid a $750 stipend for the transportation and installation of their artwork. The Aurora Art in Public Places Program will purchase sculpture from the exhibit, which will be added to the City’s public art collection.

The Havana Business Improvement District is providing funding for cash awards in the following amounts:
People’s Choice: $1,000
1st Place: $750
2nd Place: $500
3rd Place: $250

Eligibility:
• For ease of delivery, visual artists residing in Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, Wyoming, Nebraska and Kansas are invited to apply.
• Sculpture must be able to be exhibited for the full length of the exhibit unless sold, in which case another artwork may be substituted with approval.
• Sculpture must be ready for exhibition and fulfill the selection and design criteria.

Selection Criteria:
• Quality of sculpture submitted.
• Outdoor suitability and durability.
• Size and subject matter.
• Public safety concerns.

Design Criteria:
• 3-dimensional freestanding sculpture of any medium suitable for outdoor placement.
• No larger than 2 tons or 12 feet high.
• No smaller than 3 feet high.
• For public safety reasons, the artwork should not have sharp objects or edges.
• The artwork will be outside and exposed to the elements. It must be able to withstand the changing weather conditions of Colorado.
• Materials used must be durable, require little maintenance and be graffiti resistant.

Installation Requirements:
• Artists must transport and install their own artwork; a $750 stipend will be provided.
• All sculptures must be attached to a steel plate that will be bolted or welded to a concrete base or sidewalk, unless other design considerations are more appropriate.
• All selected artists must submit a plan (drawing) for the installation of their artwork, and if necessary, include any engineering and other significant factors affecting the installation.

Once you logon to www.callforentry.org and register, you will be asked to submit the following information:

• Professional resume: Limit the resume to three single-sided pages, and include your address, daytime telephone number, and e-mail address.

• Digital images: You may submit up to 4 sculptures to be considered. You will be required to submit a minimum of 2 and up to 4 digital images.

• Image list: The image list must correspond to the name of the jpeg, i.e., # Last Name. Information must include title, media, dimensions, weight and sale price.

NO HARD COPY SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

About Aurora Art in Public Places:
Placing public art enables the City of Aurora to establish a unique identity and to contribute to the civic pride of the community. The public art collection of various media and styles reinforces and expands Aurora’s commitment to improve the aesthetic character of its public places. Public art in Aurora encourages interaction and meaningful connections among diverse communities while educating people about the value of the arts in their community.

About Aurora:
Situated on prairie grasslands, rolling hills and the Black Forest’s northern tip, Aurora offers something for every lifestyle, from convenient urban living to master-planned communities. Long known as the Gateway to the Rockies, this All-America City on the eastern edge of the Denver-Aurora Metropolitan Area boasts spectacular views of the Front Range spanning from Pikes Peak in Colorado Springs to Longs Peak in the Rocky Mountain National Park. More than 319,000 residents choose to live in Aurora, making it the third largest city in Colorado and the 58th largest in the United States.

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