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Call for Artists

The La Conner Arts Commission is now issuing its Call to Artists for submissions for the 2010 Sculpture Exhibit. Please contact me if you have any questions. Download the Call and Prospectus here.

 Tracy Powell    360-840-3826   powells@cnw.com

Skagit Valley Hospital Foundation Fine Art Program
2010 Call to Artists

Project:

The Skagit Valley Hospital Foundation announces a call to artists for its Fine Art Program now through Monday, July 30, 2010.

Cash Award:

$7,500 will be awarded to the winning selection. The work of one artist or artist team will be selected for Skagit Valley Hospital’s newly remodeled south lobby.

Requirements:

The Skagit Valley Hospital Fine Art Program seeks artists or artist teams to create a public artwork for Skagit Valley Hospital’s newly remodeled south lobby. The ideal artwork is one which is an unexpected and delightful encounter for visitors to the hospital.  Both 1-D and 2-D artworks will be considered.

The Skagit Valley Hospital Fine Art Program with the support of the Skagit Valley Hospital Guild is continuing its commitment to fine art in the hospital with this project designed to create an exciting attraction at one of the main entrances to Skagit Valley Hospital.

This is an ideal opportunity for either emerging or experienced artists who would like to further develop a piece that can engage a variety of audiences as well as add to the arts experience and compliment the healing environment of Skagit Valley Hospital.

The successful project will create an awe-inspiring reaction through visual distinction. Open to all mediums, including glass, metal and fiber, the artwork piece or pieces must securely fit on the large west wall of the lobby. Work must fit a space of 14 ft. long by 5 ft. tall.( Wall is 31 ft by 8 ft) This can include multiple pieces.

Selection Process & Timeline:

A selection panel will consist of fine art committee members, guild representatives and professional artists will evaluate the proposals. Finalists should be prepared to interview with the selection panel.

Ø  July 30, 2010        Application Deadline

Ø  September 2010    Finalist Interviews

Ø  October 4, 2010     Notification to all submissions

Ø  Nov - Dec 2010      Installation of selected commission

Eligibility and Application:

The call is open to Island, Skagit, Snohomish and Whatcom County professional artists. Selection criteria include: applicant’s qualifications, proposal, depictions of design work, artistic merit, and proven ability to complete a project of this scope.

Application must include: cover letter, professional resume, two references, proposal summary – concept, execution, and fabrication and installation requirements.

Application form:

To view call and download an application form click here.

Please send questions to wragusa@skagitvalleyhospital.org or call 360-814-5747.

Applications must be received by mail or in person by 5pm on Friday, July 30, 2010 to: Wendy Ragusa

Skagit Valley Hospital Foundation/Call to Artists, P.O. Box 1376 Mount Vernon, WA 98273.

Notification of Results

The artists whose work is selected will be notified by phone. All other applicants will receive notification by mail of the panel’s decision by October 4, 2010. Skagit Valley Hospital Fine Art Program reserves the right not to select any of the applicants.

How to apply

Please submit the following materials:

Ø  Application

Ø  Image list numbers should correspond to image numbers on the CD

Ø  CD- (artists name on the CD and CD cover)

Ø  Title each image with artist’s name, title, and image number. Use all lower case fonts with no spaces.

(ex: skagitvalleyhospitalartwork1.jpeg).

Ø  CD submission must be in high resolution for future hard copy printing- 300 dpi.

Ø  The longest pixel dimensions - 1500x2100 using a high resolution JPEG format.

Ø  $20 for 2 entries, $5 for each additional entry with a maximum of five entries.

Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope

If you would like your submission returned, a self-addressed stamped envelope, that is large enough to return a CD, must accompany application materials.  Every effort will be made to safely handle materials however the Skagit Valley Hospital Fine Art Program will not be held responsible for loss or damage.   Use your own address as the return address to ensure return in the event of insufficient postage on your envelope.

 

Anacortes Roundabout Sculpture 2010 Call to Artists

Project Description

The Cit of Anacortes installed a roundabout at the intersection of Highway 20 and Commercial Avenue recently.  The roundabout is landscaped and acts as an entryway to the City.  The Anacortes Arts Commission is accepting artist’s proposals for a sculpture or sculptural components that will, among other things, welcome people to Anacortes.  The Arts Commission is accepting proposals for EITHER an existing piece of work that will fit the site, OR ideas for original work to be commissioned for the site.  This project calls for an installation that is some or all of the following:  Welcoming.  Bold.  Creative.  Durable.  Low maintenance.  Imaginative.  Reflects Anacortes.

Additional project information and call materials including site pictures are available here. The final project will need to be approved by the Washington State Department of Transportation - Chapter 950 of he WSDOT Design Manual will need to be adhered to.  Site visits may be arranged by calling Gary Robinson, Anacortes Parks and Recreation  360.293.1918  A selection panel will narrow submissions.  A Jury of 7 will choose the final piece.

Projected Budget;

The Arts Commission currently has $30,000 of the funds raised for what is hoped to be a $70,000 budget.  The selected artists must be willing to work with the Arts Commission as the budget gets finalized (up or down) to adjust the scale and scope of the project to fit the budget.

Projected Calendar

Entry Deadline    

7/23/10    Submissions due by 5 pm

8/7/10      Jury to narrow to 3 finalists  - Artists notified

9/18/10    Artists present concepts to Selection Jury

10/13/10   Arts Commission considers jury recommendations

10/25/10   City Council considers Arts Commission recommendation

Installation      Early 2011           

Additional Information

The project is open to experienced artists from Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and British Columbia, age 18 or over.

A Jury of 7 will select the 3 finalists and the final piece.

Each finalist will be paid $500 to further develop their proposal.

The Anacortes Arts Commission reserves the right to make no selection in this process if the appropriate piece is not presented.

There is no entry fee.

Submission Requirements

·         Submit a CD by mail (use overnight service if necessary) – please clearly label all materials.

·         One page letter of interest – 6 copies

·         Current resume

·         10 images of current, relevant work.  Images should be JPEG, a minimum of 300 dpi

·         Image list, with number, title, media, size, date and brief description – 6 copies

·         Design concept including drawing, size, material and description OR

·         Up to 6 digital images of proposed work that includes title, media, size, date and description

·         In order to properly judge the scale of your submittal, please include an image of your proposed work in reference to an object of a known size.

·         3-5 reference letters with contact information

·         Self Addressed stamped envelope if you want CD returned

Send to:   

Anacortes Arts Commission
P.O. Box 547
904 6th Street
Anacortes, WA  98221
Attention Gary Robinson

Questions about submission, please email Gary Robinson  gary@cityofanacortes.org
 

14th Annual Samish Island Arts Festival

July 31, 2010, 10 AM to 5 PM

 Sponsored by the Samish Island Community Club,
11292 Blue Heron Road, Samish Island  (Festival Address)

“The mission of the Samish Island Arts Committee is to foster activities  which build community and celebrate the artist in each of us.”

Application FEE:  $25.00 per exhibitor (if received by 6/25/10)Applications received after 6/25/2010 must pay an additional $10 late fee.   Final application deadline is 7/13/2010.  Space is reserved on first come first served basis.  Please make checks payable to SICC, enclose with this form, and mail to the address below.  Fee is non-refundable after acceptance to the Festival.  We reserve the right to select exhibitors based on balancing the show with an appropriate mix of products and space available.  Manufactured goods are not accepted.  We encourage early registration.  More info and application form.