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Palisade Art Vision, PAV, 6th Annual Public Sculpture Exhibit
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Contact Email: info@palisadecoc.com

Entry Deadline: 7/12/21
Application Closed
Work Sample Requirements
Images | Minimum:Min. 2, Maximum:Max. 3
Total Samples | Minimum:Min. 2, Maximum:Max. 3
Call Type: Public Art
Eligibility: Regional
State: Colorado
Event Dates: 4/12/21 - 7/12/21

About Palisade Art Vision, PAV
PAV was formed in 2015 by a group of local citizens and artists to promote and embrace "Art as a part of everyday life."  PAV envisioned an outdoor sculpture program to promote a visible aesthetic voice and to supplement the agriculture tourism of Palisade.  With the collaboration of the Town of Palisade Government, Palisade Chamber of Commerce, local businesses, art galleries and artists, PAV has grown from four temporary pieces to over a dozen and has purchased or sold five of the exhibited sculptures.

Eligibility
  • Regional call for the following States: Colorado, Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, New Mexico, and Arizona.
  • Sculpture must be exhibited for the full length of the exhibit which is approximately one year.
  • Sculpture must be ready for installation, September 10, 2021.
  • Previous Public Art experience while valued, is not required.
Design and Selection
  • Both representational and non-representational are welcomed.
  • Size - nominally 12 inches to 7 feet tall and interesting from multiple angles.
  • Palisade has recentlly added outdoor restaurant venues which has greatly added to the need of both quantity and diversity of sculpture possibilities.
  • Sculpture must be made of materials appropriate for outdoor public locations in Colorado weather.
  • ADA and touch friendly.
  • Quality and craftsmanship.
Artist stipends and sculpture purchase
  • Each artist will receive a stipend, $750 for sidewalk or 24" diameter pedestal, $250 for small 12" pedestal.
  • Two nights complimentary lodging for out of town sculptors.
  • Palisade Hospitality Package to all past and current sculptors (2015-2021).
  • PAV will handle all sales and retain a 25% comission for any sculpture purchase during the exhibit or as a direct result of this exhibit.
Installation
  • Your presence and experience with your sculpture are expected during the installation.
  • Sculpture should arrive Sept. 9th or early Sept. 10th. We have a staging area to hold pieces over night if needed.
  • Installation will be Thursday or Friday,  September 9th-10th, 2021. Unveiling will be Saturday, September 11th.
  • Pedestal pieces must have a metal plate to be welded in place.
  • Sidewalk pieces must have bracketes that allow for bolting directly to cement.
  • We have equipment and an experienced installation crew.
How to apply & timetable
  • Applicatins through CaFE or you may request an email submission at info@palisadecoc.com
  • You may submit up to two pieces, 2-3 images per sculpture.
  • July 12, 2021 - SUBMISSION DUE through CaFE or email info@palisadecoc.com 
  • July 13-28 - Jurying process by PAV committee.
  • July 29 - notifications to all sculptors.
  • September 9th - early arriving sculptures can be stored overnight at our staging area.
  • September 10th - Installation begins at 9AM, meet in front of Blue Pig Gallery, 3rd & Main.
  • September 11th - 8AM - 10AM installation continues if necessary.
    • 5PM Unveiling & Sculpture walk begins at Palisade Plaza. and it's the *Blue Pig Gallery's Birthday!
    • 7PM - continue the evening with an Art Opening at the Craig Gallery.
Questions or additional information, contact info@palisadecoc.com

*The Blue Pig is the largest gallery in the Grand Valley with over 80 artists and 4,ooo sq ft.



 

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