This is an exhibit of original outdoor sculptures placed around Historic Downtown Kissimmee. Kissimmee is located in Central Florida near Orlando which allows for the exhibit to draw from thousands of tourists as well as local residents. The artists will loan their sculptures to the exhibit to be on display for one year. This will be our 6th year displaying sculptures to further our mission of making downtown an art and cultural center for Osceola County.
We will actively promote the sale of sculptures to the public. Kissimmee Main Street will retain 20% of any sale proceeds, which will be used to fund future KMS events. All sculptures will be insured for liability while exhibited on Kissimmee Main Street.
HOW TO ENTER:
Print the attached entry form or download it from our website at www.kissimmeemainstreet.com, complete and mail entry form with required materials to:
Kissimmee Main Street
421 Broadway
Kissimmee, FL 34741.
- A $500 stipend to each artist will be awarded.
- There are 16 bases available.
- Each piece is featured in a free color publication with a description and photo as well as 12,000 brochures.
- All sculptures will also be displayed on our website.
This call is open to all sculptors in North America. All entries must be original works by submitting sculptors.
Entry fee - Artist may submit $40 made payable to Kissimmee Main Street by check or money order. You can submit up to three pieces. Fees are non-refundable.
Deadline -
Application should include - Entry form, fee, resume, description of sculpture, color photos (either by email or mail) of proposed sculpture. If sending via email, please make the subject line “Sculpture Entry: Name of Sculpture”.
Entries should be suitable for extended outdoor display, be of safe construction and be able to be welded to a steel plate. There will be installation assistance and welders on site. The entries are juried for acceptance with notification of results by October 1st, 2012.
All sculptors will receive further program information after entry is accepted.
Sculpture delivery and placement - October 19th and 20th, 2012 (other dates may be available). All participating artists are encouraged to attend the Sculpture Experience reception and gala, which will be in September 2013 on uninstall weekend.
- Best of Show will be judged by qualified experts.
- People’s choice and Kid’s choice awards will be awarded at the end of the year based on viewer voting.
- We are willing to assist selected sculptors with travel plans.
