2010 Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition

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Sculpture artists from across the nation are invited to participate in the 2010 Cary Visual Art Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition, August 13, 2010 - June 24, 2011. Organized and presented by Cary Visual Art with the support of the Town of Cary, this exhibition offers established and emerging artists the opportunity to display their sculptures on the Town Hall Campus and throughout the heart of beautiful downtown Cary, North Carolina.

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AWARDS & HONORARIA

* Ten (10) Artist Honoraria @ $1,000 each = $10,000

* One (1) Best in Show = $5,000

Ten finalists will be selected for installation on the Town Hall Campus and throughout downtown Cary, North Carolina. Each finalist whose work is installed will receive a $1,000 honorarium to offset transportation and incidental expenses. The juror, Glen Weiss, will choose the ten finalists and the Best in Show prize of $5,000.

Honoraria checks will be mailed within one week after installation. A W-9 form must be completed by the artist before payment can be made by Cary Visual Art, Inc.

JUROR INFORMATION

With the Times Square Alliance, Glenn Weiss developed and manages the first public art program for cutting edge, temporary arts events in Times Square. As public art consultant in South Florida, he created temporary outdoor sculpture programs for the cities of Coral Springs and Delray Beach and wrote several master plans including Broward County and Miami Beach. He wrote the public art blog, AestheticGrounds for ArtsJournal.com, curated exhibitions for Seattle Art Museum and PS1 Museum, NYC and taught at University of Washington and Florida Atlantic University. He holds a Master of Architecture from Columbia University and grew-up in Winston-Salem, NC.

EXHIBITION CRITERIA

1. The applicant must be at least 18 years of age and reside in the U.S.

2. All entries must be fully completed and submitted via email to CVA website by March 26, 2010.

3. The selected works are to be exhibited on the Town Hall Campus and throughout the downtown Cary, North Carolina from August 13, 2010 until June 24, 2011. Sculptures must be loaned for the duration of the exhibition as specified and may not be removed and will not be returned until the conclusion of the exhibition unless prior arrangements have been made with Cary Visual Art.

4. Work must be suitable for outdoor installation as follows:

• Able to be structurally secured to a concrete pad with anchor bolts.
• Capable of withstanding adverse weather conditions (high winds, below zero temperatures, heavy rains, ice, snow, storms, etc.)
• Fabricated and finished with non-hazardous materials.
• Maintenance free for the duration of the exhibition.
• Appropriate for an active pedestrian environment and proper consideration to the safety of the audience.

PLEASE NOTE: Works not following the criteria will not be considered for installation.

5. Installation and de-installation:

• Installation must take place on Friday, August 13, 2010.
• The artists will be responsible for the delivery of the works to and from downtown Cary, North Carolina, and also for the secure installation of their sculptures.
• Cary Visual Art will supply equipment and volunteers as needed for installations only on Friday, August 13, 2010.
• The artist must indicate on the Entry Form how the sculpture will securely anchor to the ground surface, or if there are other special requirements. CVA has a limited number of 4'x4' and 5'x5' concrete pads available; the artist must specify if they will need a concrete pad, and what size will be appropriate for their work.
• There will be an opportunity to meet art patrons and collectors, as well as members of the community at large, at a special reception on the evening of Friday, August 13, 2010. Sculptors are highly encouraged to be available to speak at this event and are required to complete installation of their sculptures before this reception.
• Artists will be responsible for the de-installation and removal of all sculptures between June 24 and June 27, 2011. If the artist requires the use of a crane, the deinstallation must take place and be prearranged with CVA staff on Friday, June 24, 2010.

PLEASE NOTE: Artists unable to meet the scheduled installation requirements are not eligible for participation.

6. The juror's choice of Best in Show will be announced at the Artist's Reception at the Page Walker Arts & History Center on August 13, 2010. The juror will review all the works on-site before making the final selection.

7. LIABILITY: While all reasonable care and precaution will be taken in the handling and installation of the sculptures, Cary Visual Art and the Town of Cary will not be responsible for the loss of or damage to any sculpture, nor liability for the artist. Cary Visual Art and the Town of Cary will not alter or change the condition of the sculptures during the exhibition in any way except with written instructions from the artist. If damage to the sculpture occurs, the artist will be notified immediately. CARY VISUAL ART ADVISES ALL ARTISTS TO INSURE ARTWORK AS NEITHER CARY VISUAL ART NOR THE TOWN OF CARY INSURES THESE OUTDOOR WORKS.

8. Cary Visual Art and the Town of Cary reserve the right to photograph any sculpture and/or the artist for documentation, education and publicity purposes without additional compensation.

9. Participation in the entry process constitutes a full understanding and acceptance of the conditions set forth above.

10. All sculptures that are sold as a result of the 2010 Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition, or during the duration of the exhibition, or 90 days thereafter will be assessed a 30% commission by Cary Visual Art, Inc.

CALENDAR

Deadline for entry: March 26, 2010
Notification of Acceptance: June 14, 2010
Install accepted sculptures: August 13, 2010
Artist's reception: August 13, 2010
Best in Show announced: August 13, 2010
Exhibition closes: June 24, 2011
De-installation of sculptures June 24 - 27, 2011

CHECKLIST FOR ENTRY

__ Completed entry form submitted via internet by March 26, 2010.

__ Two (2) different jpeg images of each entry submitted within the entry form on the Cary Visual Art website by March 26, 2010.

__ $25.00 non-refundable fee paid through PayPal by March 26, 2010. There is no limitation on the amount of sculptures an artist may submit, but for every two (2) different sculptures submitted, a $25 entry fee must be collected for the work to be considered. A singular submission also requires a $25 entry fee.

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