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"Bird Houses and Nests” Exhibition at the Tucson Botanical Garden
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SculptureTucson (ST) and Tucson Botanical Gardens (TBG) are hosting a joint exhibition of outdoor sculpture related to “Bird Houses and Nests.”
All work will be on display in outdoor garden spaces, so artists are encouraged to create work that is large-scale in size. While there is no maximum size restriction, works smaller than 5 feet high will not be considered, unless the piece is mounted on a base, and the entire sculpture plus base is equal to 5 feet. Sculptures must be secured to the base.
To be considered for this exhibition, artists are invited to submit digital images of previously completed works. Based on those images, artists will be invited to create a new work for the exhibition.
ELIGIBILITY
The “Birdhouses and Nests” Call to Artists is open to artists 18 years and older working in all sculpture media. All works must be original works of art.
DEADLINE
All completed applications must be received by ST by 5:00 p.m., May 25th, 2020.
Selected artists will be notified on June 1st , 2020.
SALES
All sculptures selected will be available for sale with the artist receiving 70% of the sales price.
DROP-OFF OF ARTWORK
Entrants are responsible for delivery and installation of their work prior to the show as well as, deaccession and return following the show. ST will cover up to $250 of the expenses involved in returning unsold work.
Works must be exhibition ready, appropriately free-standing and ready for display. TBG will not accept works that are damaged.
All accepted work must be delivered to the Tucson Botanical Gardens by Wednesday, September 23rd, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
TBG will exercise professional care in handling accepted artwork. Works delivered in good condition will be insured by the TBG during the exhibition from time of delivery until the pick–up deadline.
PICK-UP OF ARTWORK
SculptureTucson will not be responsible for works left after the pick-up deadline and will charge a $10 per day storage fee. Only artists who have made previous arrangements have the option of leaving their work at ST headquarters for up to a year. If an artist sends a representative to pick up his/her work, TBG must be notified in advance.
PUBLICITY
SculptureTucson reserves the right to use all images for publicity and/or educational purposes.
CALENDAR
May 25th: Entry form and images must be emailed to ST no later than 5:00 p.m.
May 29th: ST selects works.
June 1st: Notification of selections sent.
August 31st: Accepted artists receive first half of their $500 honorarium.
Sept. 23rd: Sculptures delivered to TBG from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sept. 26th: First day open to the public, opening reception. Artists receive second half of their $500 honorarium.
January 3rd: Last day of exhibition.
January 5th: Artist pick up of all works, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Prize Summary:
$500 will be provided to support your artwork
Prizes Details:
Each chosen artist will receive a $500 honorarium. This is a financial gesture, in addition to a possible exhibition sale, and should not be expected to cover the cost of fabrication.
Deadline:
25/May/2020
Entry Fee:
- No
Fee Detail:
None
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