2024 Art on Loan - South Suburban Public Art Committee

The 2024 Art on Loan Program, administered by the South Suburban Public Art Committee (SSPAC), is accepting proposals for a year-long outdoor sculpture exhibition. The program aims to promote and highlight local and Colorado artists while promoting public interest in art, developing community pride, and enhancing the visitor experience. Sculptures will be displayed at two locations: Goodson Recreation Center (Centennial) and The Hudson Gardens & Events Center (Littleton).

At Goodson Recreation Center, up to three sculptures will be displayed on existing concrete pads (36" diameter, approximately 18" height) near the main entrance. Each pad has an embedded steel plate (24" x 24" x 1/2") for welding. Sculptures must fit on the provided pads and cannot exceed 4,000 pounds. At Hudson Gardens, up to two sculptures will be displayed on outdoor pedestals with no size restriction, but weight cannot exceed 4,000 pounds. Proposed sculptures must be appropriate for outdoor public display, of high artistic quality, original works, durable, non-breakable, relatively maintenance-free, and meet public safety and structural integrity standards.

Eligibility is open to all artists residing in Colorado with appropriate background, experience, and reputation. Each application represents one artwork and should include three different images of the same work (up to five images allowed). Artists may submit up to 10 different pieces, one per application. A $500 Exhibitor's Honorarium is provided to each selected artist after installation in June 2024. The artist is responsible for transporting artwork to and from the venue, providing an appropriate pedestal if required, and insuring their own work. If artwork is sold during the exhibition, the artist must pay a 20% commission to SSPRD. The submission deadline is Monday, March 11, 2024.