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Call to Artists for Wellington’s Art in Public Places Program

ELIGIBILITY:

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

CRITERIA GUIDELINES:

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

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.            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 Saturday, October 8, 2011. Applications can be downloaded from the Wellington website, www.wellingtonfl.gov or can be obtained by calling Michelle Garvey 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 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 any questions, please contact:

Michelle Garvey, Community Programs Manager Wellington Parks & Recreation Department

Phone: (561) 791-4082

Fax: (561) 904-5883

Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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