Call for Artists

Vashon WA

Description

CALL TO ARTISTS - CITY OF NORMANDY PARK ARTS COMMISSION Normandy Park City Center Public Display Case Work Media & Size: Sculpture, pottery, jewelry and other art objects suitable for our public art display case; Dimensions for the showcase: 57” tall by 45” wide with adjustable shelves currently set at default heights of: Top 17”, middle 25”, bottom 14”. See included photo. Entry Requirements (emailed to the Arts Commissioners identified below): 1. Cover letter: Tell us about yourself and your relationship to your chosen medium, any inspirations, influences, or thoughts on the value or role of public art in your community; 2. Sample of work: Either a link to displayed work, or through email with 2-5 clear images, ideally of specific pieces to be included in the display. Professional photography is not required, just your best foot forward. Images should be presented in JPEG format with image size set to 300 dpi resolution, 4′′ x 6′′ image size, or thereabouts; 3. Optional: A resume including any biographical, educational and exhibition record information you wish us to consider. Previous exhibition experience not required. Timeline: Rolling quarters, first availability is the three-month period inclusive of Nov & Dec 2022 and Jan 2023; Entries due forty-five (45) days before start of each quarter; next deadline is Oct 15, 2022. Selection Process & Notification: There is a three-person subcommittee of the City of Normandy Park Arts Commission which will review and select from submissions. Merit will be given to work of significant originality and artistic adventurousness. A waitlist of runners-up may be maintained for future consideration; Selected artists will be notified by email within thirty (30) days of installation date. Accepted Artwork: Artist will provide any accessories needed to successfully display their work in the case. Deliver to Normandy Park City Hall, 801 SW 174th Street, Normandy Park, WA 98166 at a mutually agreed up time, at least 1 week before display duration. Exhibit or Event Ends: The last week of the 3rd month, when an arranged take down day is mutually agreed upon; Pickup Artwork by the last week of the last month in the display period. Reception: An option to be discussed based upon your interest and availability. Publicity: City of Normandy Park resident email newsletter and website; CityScene resident print magazine; Display Payment: $200; Sales: Handled on a private basis between interested buyers and the Artist. Respond to this post to submit an entry.