Deadline:
Applications must be received by October 31, 2012.
ELIGIBILITY:
See Art Orlando will be sculpture that is contemporary in style. This project is open to local, national and international professional sculptors that specialize in the design, construction and installation of large-scale outdoor sculpture. Each artist must have a proven track record meeting budget and schedule and consideration will only be given to professional sculptors whose work has been or is currently on display in a public setting.The sculpture should be created of material appropriate to an outdoor environment and must be of suitable construction that will last in perpetuity with minimal maintenance and be appropriate for public viewing. Orlando, Florida has a sub-tropical climate and is hot and humid with an intense sun and seasonal heavy rain. Problems with rust and fading should be avoided. Resistance to high-speed winds is important.
This local, national and international call for artists will reflect the most current contemporary art being created locally and around the world. Our goal for the sculpture should reflect the vision and creative environment of the Orlando community and its vibrant culture. Once selected, these sculptures will invite the Orlando community and visitors to explore, examine, become engaged and provide a lifetime of enjoyment for future generations to come.
INSTALLATION SITES:
Phase I includes five locations with high visibility in Downtown Orlando. Each piece will be assigned to a location site based upon size, shape and appropriateness for the location (for size specifications and budget information, visit seeartorlando.com). The See Art Orlando Board will evaluate each artist’s work based on submission materials and/or seek more detailed proposals. Specific criteria includes: the artist’s professional qualifications, proven ability to undertake projects of a similar scope and artistic merit as evidenced by the submitted materials. In some instances, selection may require additional approval of corporate and/or local government representatives. Finalists for each project will be chosen solely on the strength of previous work as shown in visual support materials and public art experience.
