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Call for entries: Kodama Photo Contest
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The mythical Kodama were believed to reside beneath the shifting emerald tides of an endless sea of trees in the ancient folklore of Japan, forest deities whose forms were often indistinguishable from the woods in which they made their homes. Yet Kodama also referred to the mournful cry of these spirits which resounded through the trees, an echo that carried nature’s tidings across the breadth of space and time.
The Kodama Film Festival was conceived as a means of emulating that same sense of earthly reverberation, by finding creative voices that would meaningfully reflect the wonder of the natural world onto contemporary society.
The brief for submissions is as broad as nature is vast; to present photos that explore the physical and spiritual landscapes of the planet; to connect the rhymes and rhythms of the people with the land; and to generate a sense of communal reflection upon humanity’s often tumultuous relationship with its various habitats.
Any variation or experimentation on theme and genre is very much encouraged. You should feel free to work without constraints, approaching the given subject matter from whichever way you choose.
General topics that may be touched upon include: the relationship between architectural and natural space, portraits of rural life, tension between local and global communities, attitudes towards migration and diversity, the ecological transformation of the planet due to climate change, and the possibilities for sustainable development.
With the founding of Kodama, we aim to bring together a diverse community of both emerging and existing filmmakers who through a variety of styles and sensibilities will form a living artistic record of the natural world. We would very much like to use this opportunity to extend an invitation to visual artists and directors everywhere to take part in this ongoing experiment, which will offer a unique chance to showcase your distinctive vision of the world....
The selected photographs will be part of a fanzine published by La Casa del Árbol bookstore in Buenos Aires and an exhibition in cultural spaces. There will also be a monetary prize.
Art on the Campus 2021
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OVERVIEW
The West Des Moines Public Arts Advisory Commission and Parks and Recreation Department invite regional artists (Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Wisconsin, South Dakota) to submit an Artwork Application to participate in the 9th annual Art on the Campus public art exhibit. Art on the Campus is a temporary outdoor exhibit, displayed on the West Des Moines City/School Campus from April to November each year.
EXHIBIT DETAILS
Selected artists are paid a $2,000 stipend for the use of their artwork.
A selection panel will choose up to 12 original works of art for installation.
The artist retains ownership of their work and agrees to loan it to the exhibit. During the exhibit, the artwork will be covered under the City’s insurance for the retail value of the artwork; however, artists must also carry standard liability insurance coverage. Artists are required to provide proof of liability insurance if selected.
A People’s Choice vote will be taken throughout the duration of the exhibit. When the exhibit is complete, the People’s Choice artwork will be named and shared with the public, and the People’s Choice winner will receive a $500 award.
A recognition event will be held at which members of the community, WDM City Council, WDM Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, and featured artists are invited to celebrate 2021 Art on the Campus exhibit. Invited guests will have the opportunity to view the selected works. Artists are asked to attend and give a brief oral description of their artwork. More details to come.
The Art on the Campus exhibit will be promoted in the local media. Marketing efforts will include but not be limited to:
· An article in WDM Magazine (direct mailed to all WDM households and businesses)
· News and information on the WDM City Web Site (www.wdm.iowa.gov)
· WDM Parks and Recreation Department’s Facebook, Instagram and Twitter accounts
The Art on the Campus exhibit is a listed feature on the Otocast app, a mobile audio guide. Selected artists are required to work with Otocast staff to record a short narrative about their artwork.
*The City of West Des Moines reserves the right to photograph and reproduce images of the artwork on exhibit for promotional and educational purposes.
EXHIBIT LOCATION
The West Des Moines City/School Campus is a centrally located area that is home to several facilities utilized by the community including an elementary school, freshmen high school, the WDM City Hall, the WDM Public Library and the WDM School District’s Learning Resource Center and the new Jamie Hurd Amphitheater. A half-mile walking trail encircles the centrally located pond. Selected works will be installed on 4’ x 4’ concrete pads that are located around the pond and adjacent to the walking trail.
INSTALLATION OF ARTWORK
Artists are responsible for all costs, equipment, and labor necessary for the delivery, installation and removal of their work and assume all risk and damage to their work before and during installation and during and after removal. Work not appropriate for installation onto a 4’x4’ concrete base will not be allowed. Lighting and power will not be provided at the artwork locations. The artist shall affix their artwork to the concrete pad in such a way that non-authorized removal would not be possible. The City of West Des Moines will not provide labor nor equipment for install.
SALE OF ARTWORK
Each selected piece of artwork must have a pre-determined purchase value or sale price that is set by the artist. If someone desires to purchase one of the displayed artworks, 15% of the sales price will be paid to the City of West Des Moines. These funds will provide future funding of public art in West Des Moines. The $2,000 stipend provided to the artist is not part of any sales transaction. Artwork must remain on display throughout the duration of the exhibition.
ARTWORK CRITERIA
All artwork must be the original work of the artist (in concept, composition, and execution) and suitable for outdoor public display. Works will be selected by a selection panel comprised of WDM Public Arts Advisory Commission members and local citizens, artists, and business representatives. The following criteria will be used in the selection process:
Required Artwork Characteristics
·Artwork that is suitable for public viewing
·Artwork that displays high quality technical skill, imagination, and innovation
·Artwork that is suitable for outdoor display in adverse weather conditions
·Artwork that has soundness of construction, is durable, and is safe for viewing
Desirable Artwork Characteristics
·Artwork that creates a sense of discovery, surprise, and emotional connection
·Artwork that uses kinetic devices, optical effects, dynamic shapes, or bright colors to create a vibrant and interesting exhibit
People’s Choice Winner 2020
“The Sacrifice”
·Artwork that is participatory
·Artwork that is whimsical, uplifting, and creative
*Decisions by the selection panel are final and not open to negotiation.
ART ON THE CAMPUS 2021 EXHIBIT TIMELINE*
Call for Artists issued August 31, 2020
Artwork Applications due October 30, 2020
Selection panel deliberations and recommendation November 2-13, 2020
Notifications of selection to artists By December 15, 2020
Delivery and installation of artwork April 1-14, 2021
Exhibit open to the public April 15–November 15, 2021
Removal of artwork November 16-30, 2021
*The City of West Des Moines reserves the right to change the project timeline.
ONLINE APPLICATIONS ONLY. APPLY AT www.wdm.iowa.gov/CallforArtists
Applications due by 5:00pm on October 30, 2020
Contact Allison Ullestad (Arts, Culture, and Enrichment Supervisor) at 515-222-3455 or allison.ullestad@wdm.iowa.gov with questions. View the current Art on the Campus exhibit at www.wdm.iowa.gov/AOC.
$500 for People's Choice Award Winner
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