Call for ArtistsCall for entries for the Bemidji Sculpture Walk
Northern Minnesota's passion for the arts is celebrated in the Bemidji Sculpture Walk. A selection committee composed of art professionals from the community will select up to twenty sculptures that are of the best quality and workmanship. A $300 honorarium will be awarded to each exhibitor, courtesy of a local business sponsor or community member.
First Prize award of $1,000 will be given to the People’s Choice award winner.
Second Prize award of $500 will be given to the Critic’s Choice award winner.
Third Prize award of $250.
There will be an artist’s reception and awards ceremony at May 22 at 5:00 PM at the Rotary Pavilion -Bemidji Lake Front or if raining at the Wild Rose Theater for both the artists and sponsors to celebrate the installation of the new show. Food and refreshments will be provided.
The delivery of works will be on Friday, May 21, and Saturday, May 22 to coincide with the reception.
Sculptors must submit the following items - E-Mail submissions accepted - and have the envelope postmarked on or before March 29, 2010:
Information about the sculpture, including: title, materials, price, insurance value, size. CD Rom of works and/or a high quality photo jpeg or Photos will be accepted; numbered & labeled with your name, title, media and date made A written proposal for a sculpture will be accepted, along with back-up criteria SASE for return of materials. E-Mail submissions accepted.
Please include if available a Biographical/Artist Statement & Artist Resume
Name__________________________________________ Address________________________________________
City/ST/Zip____________________________________
Phone _________________________________________
E-mail__________________________________________
Entry #1
Title___________________________________________
Sale Price_______________ Insurance value___________
Medium________________________________________
Size (LxWxH) ___________________________________
Entry #2
Title___________________________________________
Sale Price_______________ Insurance value___________
Medium________________________________________
Size (LxWxH) ___________________________________
Entry #3
Title___________________________________________
Sale Price_______________ Insurance value___________
Medium________________________________________
Size (LxWxH) ___________________________________
I hereby make application to exhibit in the Bemidji Sculpture Walk for the year of 2010 - 2011. I have read and fully accept the conditions set forth in this prospectus as legally binding.Signature_______________________________ Date________________
Accepted sculptors must sign this loan agreement in which the owners of the art:
-Permit the sponsors of the artwork to install the work with or without the artist's assistance.
-Agree that the artwork will remain on display from May 21 - 22 of 2010 through May 2011.
-Agree that BSW/City of Bemidji may remove damaged sculpture in the absence of prompt and satisfactory repair by the artist in the interest of public safety.
-Agree that sculptures are covered by the cities liability insurance, but not insured against vandalism or theft. It is suggested but not required that sculptors have individual
insurance coverage.
-Agree to be responsible for the delivery and pickup of sculptures at the designated times.
-All work must be of sound design and free standing, and ready to be placed in an outdoor public space in downtown Bemidji, MN.
Mail - or email - this form along with CD, jpeg and/or photos, resume, and your entry requirements to:
Bemidji Sculpture Walk, P.O. Box 1444, Bemidji, MN 56619
Must be postmarked by March 29, 2010.
For more info, call (218) 243 2685 or E-mail abel@paulbunyan.net
Sculpture Competition Calendar
December 2009 Call for Entries
March 29, 2010 Postmark deadline for entries
April 7, 2010 Notification of sculpture selections
May 21-22, 2010 Delivery and Installation
April - May , 2010 Pickup and Removal of Sculpture
This project has gained great public acclaim and overwhelming responses from community members and visitorsalike. Numerous works from the Sculpture Walk have been sold to businesses and individuals each year. The Sculpture Walk has been featured in articles in Minnesota Monthly, the Minneapolis Star and Tribune, Grand Forks Herald and the Bemidji Pioneer.
