Outdoor Sculpture Competition 2010
The cities of Bristol, TN/VA, are accepting submissions from sculptors for our fifth Outdoor Sculpture Competition. Up to ten works will be selected for a one-year exhibition in downtown Bristol, TN/VA. A $1000 stipend will be awarded to each of the artists chosen.Entry Guidelines:
Artists must be 18 years of age or older and residing in the USA.
Work must be
• Original and executed within the past three years.
• Three-dimensional.
• Suitable for outdoor installation and able to be structurally
secured to a concrete pad.
• Capable of withstanding adverse weather conditions and
high traffic areas and safe for children.
• Suitable for family viewing.
Works deemed unsafe, overly fragile, or otherwise unsuitable will not be considered for the exhibition.
Size Limitations: No work can exceed 15 feet in height or weigh more than 500 pounds.
Entry Instructions:
A non-refundable fee of $15 enables artists to submit up to three entries. Make check or money order payable to Arts Alliance Mountain Empire with a notation that it is for the Art in Public Places Sculpture Competition.
Each artist must submit a maximum of three high resolution digital photographs detailing alternate views for each entry. Images must be in jpeg format and can be emailed to submissions@aippbristol.org. Artists must submit the title, size, materials used, and listed insurance price of each piece entered. Each artist must also submit a high resolution photograph of him- or herself, a short biography, and a statement about the work.
If not emailed, images, entry form, biography, and artist’s statement should be sent with check or money order to:
Art in Public Places Outdoor Sculpture Competition
c/o Arts Alliance Mountain Empire
P.O. Box 94
Bristol, TN 37621
Deadline for entries: Postmarked no later than May 31, 2010
Installation: August 4, 2010
Reception & walking tour: August 5, 2010
Additional Information:
Sculptures will be insured by the cities of Bristol, TN/VA, for the duration of the exhibit. The cities of Bristol, TN/VA, will provide heavy equipment and personnel to facilitate installation on site where needed. Sales of sculptures are actively encouraged. A 20% commission will go to Art in Public Places on all works sold as a result of the exhibit. All sculptures must remain on site during the one-year period of display. Artists will be notified no later than June 15th, 2010 if their work has been selected.
Artist responsibilities (if work is chosen):
• Artist must be present during installation of sculpture and during the Reception and Walking Tour.
• Artist must also allow use of his or her likeness and biographical information for publicity purposes by Art in Public Places.
• Transportation arrangements are primarily the responsibility of the artist.
2010 Juror: Hank Foreman
Hank Foreman
Foreman began his affiliation with Appalachian State University in August 1993, and has taught in both the Department of Art and Watauga College /Inter-disciplinary Studies programs. Foreman received his B.C.A. in Painting and Sculpture from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and his M.A. in Art Education from Appalachian State University. His professional activities include curating exhibitions, serving as juror for competitions, lecturing,
teaching workshops, consulting on public art projects, and creating his own studio work.
Foreman has lectured for numerous organizations including the National Art Education Association (NAEA) and the International Sculpture Center.