Rosemary Beach Sculpture Exhibition 2018

Artists working in the design, construction and installation of outdoor sculpture are invited to submit an application for the second biennial Rosemary Beach Sculpture Exhibition opening on May 24, 2019 and closing on February 14, 2020. All entries must be submitted online via CaFÉ at CallForEntry.org. There is a $5.00 application fee per sculpture entered.

Up to 20 sculptures will be chosen for this juried exhibition and a $1,500 honorarium will be awarded to each artist whose sculpture is selected. First and Second Place winning sculptures will be named, with awards of $2,000 and $1,000 respectively.

PURPOSE

The purpose of this sculpture exhibition is to enhance the quality and excellence of Rosemary Beach through complementing its architectural heritage and natural beauty with outdoor sculpture; and, to contribute to the cultural arts environment in our county and surrounding areas.

DESIGN PARAMETERS

Locations for sculptures have been selected for the greens, gardens and squares that dot the town that accommodate works of art of various dimensions and presence. Click here to see examples from the 2017-18 Rosemary Beach Sculpture Exhibition.

In addition to stand-alone sculptures, environmental works/site-specific land art that reconnects the urban environment with nature will be considered.

Sculptures must adhere to the following design parameters:

Pose no risk of injury to the public (i.e. sharp edges, slip hazards, flammable materials).
Must be able to be semi-permanently fixed/not easily removed from a heavy base.
Sculpture must not require maintenance for the duration of the exhibition.
Works must be able to withstand all weather conditions, high temperatures, direct sunlight, humidity + salt.
Sculptures must be guaranteed against defects and deterioration.
Works in this public art exhibition may be touched, climbed on, etc. by the public and therefore must be safe, stable and durable.
Sculptures will be viewed in-the-round.
Only original, complete works of art created by the artist.

TIMELINE

Application deadline is January 15, 2019. Finalists will be notified on or by March 1, 2019.
Artists will be required to deliver their sculpture to Rosemary Beach and assist in its mounting between May 13 - May 23, 2019. In exceptional circumstances, sculptures may be shipped to and from Rosemary Beach, FL at the sculptor’s expense.
Sculptors are encouraged to attend the Patron’s Party May 22, a sculptors’ panel discussion May 23, and the opening ceremony on May 24. Free lodging will be offered for two nights.

DURATION OF EXHIBITION

Opening to the public Memorial Day weekend starting May 24, 2019 and will run through February 14, 2020.

VENUES FOR SCULPTURES

There are a variety of sites where sculptures will be displayed. These include several expansive greens where sculptures can be seen from numerous angles and locations. Other sites are located within small parks, gardens or squares nestled within residential areas of the town.

SELF-GUIDED TOUR

A map and self-guided tour will be developed in conjunction with Otocast once sculptures are selected and the placement locations determined. Each artist will be asked to provide a 3-minute verbal introduction to themselves, art-making processes and the selected sculpture. This accompaniment will be downloadable on smartphones.

APPLICATION

Submit the following materials to CaFÉ at CallForEntry.org.

Only complete applications will be considered.

Artist CV, outlining education, training, exhibition + project history
Artist statement
Title, medium, dimensions + year of work being submitted
Low res images (multiple angles) of sculpture
Low res images of previous relevant projects, substantiating experience in the construction of outdoor sculpture. Please include title, medium, dimensions + year for each work.
Dimensions (no parameters)
Specification of all materials, accompanied by an explanation of how these materials will withstand environmental elements
Contact details: email, address + phone number

ARTIST SELECTION PROCESS

Twelve to twenty sculptures will be selected based on the quality of concept, design and execution, as well as how they meet the project goals, by a committee of local and national experts in the field and local art collectors. Only finalists will be notified.