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Darrell Markewitz

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The Elora Centre for the Arts is launching an open call for sculpture artists for an outdoor project!

PROJECT: THE PATHS THAT CONNECT US

Outdoor engaging spaces that promote art, engagement, and connection on the grounds of the Elora Centre for the Arts.

The Elora Centre for the Arts (ECFTA) has recently received a project grant from the Government of Canada’s “Healthy Communities” fund to help transform our 2-acre greenspace into a vibrant gathering space that encourages community connection and creativity, celebrating the paths that connect us – to each other, to nature, and to our neighbourhoods.

With loops and pathways as the backdrop thematic of the project, it will also help establish ECFTA as a geographically central hub; a gathering place and a place to be inspired by art.

The project will include an outdoor art gallery pathway, showcasing sculptures, murals, and rotating outdoor art. It will also include a large bike trail map, bicycle parking and picnic tables. The project includes the permanent installation of 2 outdoor sculptures – we are looking for submissions!

The Call:

The project includes the installation of 2 permanent sculpture pieces within the outdoor gallery and pathway.
Sculpture submissions must fall into the theme of “connection.”
The selected sculptures will be purchased for $2500 each.

Specifications:

Minimum height: 3 ft Maximum height: 8 ft (exceptions can be made on heights that are greater)
width: 6 ft
Sculpture submissions can exist within your collection (as long as they are within the theme) or they can be custom made for the project.
Each artist can submit up to 2 sculpture proposals.
The sculpture should not pose a risk of injury to the public (i.e., no sharp points, or trip hazards) and must be robust enough to withstand outdoor installation in all weather conditions.

Submission Requirements:

Please provide a sketch or photo of your submission, with details of dimensions and materials
Please provide installation requirements (single post, concrete slab, etc.). ECFTA will cover the cost of installing the proper base for the sculptures selected.
Please provide the name of the sculpture, with a brief description how it fits within the theme of “connection.”
Please provide a brief artist bio
Submit all information within one email, with appropriate attachments to Lianne Carter director@ecfta.ca

Timing/Deadlines: