October, 2015 – Wellington Art in Public Places

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Wellington Art in Public Places Program Call to Artists

Submission Deadline: October 8, 2015 at 5:00pm

 

Wellington is in its 11th year of the Susan P. Bradford Art in Public Places Program. Artists are invited to submit an application to loan or donate artwork for a six month display in Wellington facilities and public places. All artwork should be freestanding or in display form (framed or mounted). All forms of media will be considered for review.

 

ELIGIBILITY:

 

The competition is open to all artists who reside in the United States. Local artists are highly encouraged to participate.

 

CRITERIA GUIDELINES:

 

  1. Participants must complete a Public Art On-Loan/Donation Application.

 

  1. Artwork shall reflect a broad variety of styles and support community interests such as our emphasis on children, families, seniors, and equestrian interests.
  2. Artwork shall have aesthetic and technical merit and shall be appropriate for the site or sites in Wellington.
  3. Non-Discrimination Clause: The Public Art Program shall not discriminate against any artists on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, disability, age, gender, Vietnam Era or disabled veteran status, sexual orientation, or medical condition.
  4. The Public Arts Advisory Panel shall have the right to reject any proposal and need not specify a reason for rejection. The Wellington Council shall have the same right.

 

 

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:

Please include the following with your application:

 

  1. One 8 X 10 photograph of the artwork
  2. Artist’s curriculum vitae (CV)
  3. A description and size of the proposed artwork
  4. Certificate of value for the art piece
  5. A paragraph explaining the artwork.

 

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS:

 

Completed applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 8, 2015.  Applications can be downloaded from the Wellington website, www.wellingtonfl.gov or obtained through Michelle Garvey at (561) 791-4082 or mgarvey@wellingtonfl.gov.

 

Please address submissions to:

Village of Wellington

Attn: Michelle Garvey

Parks and Recreation Department

12133 Ken Adams Way

Suite 300

Wellington, FL 33414

 

SELECTION PROCESS:

Wellington’s Public Art Advisory Panel will review each application and provide a recommendation to the Wellington Council. The Wellington Council will then approve or deny the application.

 

All finalists will be notified via postal mail; please do not contact the department by phone for decision status.

 

CONTACT INFORMATION:

If you have questions please contact:

Michelle Garvey, Community Programs Manager

Wellington Parks & Recreation Department

Phone: (561) 791-4082/ Fax: (561) 904-5883

E-mail: mgarvey@wellingtonfl.gov

 

As another way to stay informed on the latest news and updates from the Village, residents are invited to sign up for Wellington information and updates at www.wellingtonfl.gov/enews.

 

For information about other Wellington programs, events, activities, and updates, please visit www.wellingtonfl.gov or watch Channel 18 for the latest happenings.