Art for Awhile Sculpture on Loan Program

Art for Awhile is an art on loan program created by the Broomfield Public Art Committee and approved by the Broomfield City Council in 2009. The program seeks artists to loan sculpture for public outdoor display from November 1, 2011 until October 26, 2012. Participating artists are chosen by the PAC to display their art and offer it for sale for one year, providing increased public exposure and the opportunity to sell their work.

Nine sculptures will be selected for three landmark locations throughout Broomfield: 1STBANK Center (three sculptures on the promenade leading to the main entrance), Mamie Dowd Eisenhower Public Library and Broomfield Auditorium (three sculptures on the west side lawn bordering Community Park), and North Metro Fire Rescue District Headquarters (three sculptures in the sculpture garden at the northwest entrance). Installation specifications include six reinforced concrete pads (1 foot high, 4 feet diameter, minimum sculpture height 4 feet, maximum weight 1,000 pounds) and three steel pedestals (4 feet high, 3 feet diameter, minimum sculpture height 2 feet, maximum weight 1,000 pounds). Plaques listing artist, materials, price, and contact information will be provided for each piece.

Artists loan their work for one year and receive a $650 honorarium. The Broomfield PAC retains a 20% commission on any piece sold to support the public art program. Insurance is provided for the duration of the display period. One artist will receive a $1,000 cash award for the sculpture chosen as "Best of Broomfield." Artists must transport and install their work by November 1, 2011 and leave it on display until October 26, 2012. De-installation will be coordinated by the Broomfield Cultural Affairs Department during the week of October 22-26, 2012. Each artist may enter up to three pieces of outdoor sculpture. Fragile, vulnerable, or inappropriate work will not be considered. Artists will be selected and notified by September 16, 2011.