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Call To Artists

ELIGIBILITY:

The competition is open to all artists residing in the United States. All local artists are highly encouraged to participate.

CRITERIA GUIDELINES:

1. Participant must complete a Public Art On-Loan/Donation Applicatio
2. Artwork shall reflect a broad variety of styles and support community interests such as our emphasis on children, families, seniors and equestrian interests.
3. Artwork shall have aesthetic and technical merit and shall be appropriate for the site or sites in Wellington.
4. 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.
5. 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 the application:

1. One 8 X 10 photograph of the artwork
2. Arti'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 7, 2010. Applications can be downloaded from the Wellington website, www.wellingtonfl.gov or can be obtained by calling Michelle Garvey, Community Programs Manager, at (561) 791-4082 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Please address submissions to:

Wellington
Attn: Michelle Garvey
Parks & Recreation Department
12150 West Forest Hill Blvd
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) 791-4089
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