The City of Rockville is seeking sculptors to participate in its 22nd annual sculpture exhibit of large-scale outdoor works as part of the City’s Art In Public Places Program (AIPP). The exhibit takes place from June 1 through October 19 on the grounds of Rockville Civic Center Park. The park—which includes Glenview Mansion, the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre/Social Hall, the Cottage, the Croydon Creek Nature Center and more than 150 acres of grounds—is the hub of Rockville’s main recreational, cultural and social activities. AWARDS Each participating artist will receive a stipend of $1,000 per selected work, payable in two installments: (half when the work is installed and half after it has been removed from the site). WORK SUBMISSION Works submitted must be large-scale, well-fabricated and constructed of durable materials suited for the outdoors. Provisions must be made for the work to be anchored in a secure fashion. ENTRY PROCEDURE - Each artist may submit up to three works for consideration.
- Each work may be represented by two or three slides demonstrating different views. Slides must be labeled with name, title, medium and size of the work.
- Artists must submit a statement on the proposed method of installation for each work of art under consideration. Information on the method of installation should include a detailed drawing, as well as the type of equipment that will be used to accomplish this method.
- The review board will consider proposals for sitespecific projects from experienced artists. Each proposal must include slides of a model or drawing of a concept.
- A current resume also must be included.
- To have submissions returned, enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope.
TRANSPORTATION AND INSTALLATION Transportation and installation are the responsibility of the artist. Completed installation must pass City inspection and meet all safety requirements. INSURANCE The works will be insured for the duration of the exhibit in accordance with the City of Rockville’s policy. The replacement value of any one artwork may not exceed $10,000. The artist will need to submit an appraisal for any artwork with a replacement value of $5,000 or more for insurance purposes. PROMOTION The City will represent each work in the city-wide publication Rockville Reports/Focus on the Arts insert, and organize a reception to celebrate the opening of the exhibit. Sale of works will be encouraged, and a ten percent commission will be reserved for the City. | March 31 .............. Application deadline
April 11 ............... Notification to artists
End of May .............. Installation of works
June 1 ........................... Exhibit opens
Oct. 20-24................ Removal of works MAIL APPLICATION MATERIALS TO:
Sculpture on the Grounds
Glenview Mansion at Rockville Civic Center Park
603 Edmonston Drive,
Rockville, Md. 20851 FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Contact Betty Wisda, Arts Programs supervisor,
at 240-314-8681 or bwisda@rockvillemd.gov |
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