Art on Loan Silver Box Project 2020

The City of Sandpoint invites artists to apply for the Silver Box Project, an art on loan program. Three sculptures will be selected by jury process for an approximately one-year loan. The artwork will be mounted on stainless steel bases located in Downtown Sandpoint and promoted through various media. Selected artwork/artists will receive a $1000 honorarium for temporary display of their work.

The project is open to all artists residing in the United States. Local and Regional artists may be given preference. Artist teams are eligible to apply, including teams of artists from multiple disciplines. Artists must be 18 years of age. Selection panelists and their immediate family members are not eligible for participation.

Artwork must be an original work of art made by the submitting artist, and the artist must own the rights to the artwork. Artwork must be available for the duration of the approximate one-year contract. The artwork may not contain advertising, religious references, sexual content, or convey political partisanship. Artwork must be durable in outdoor conditions, including snow and ice, with surfaces that are not prone to environmental degradation. The artwork shall not have kinetic elements or water features. Artwork must be structurally safe for display in public and must not have the potential to cause injury, with all components securely fastened. Artwork must arrive in the same condition as portrayed in the application photographs.

Artwork size requirements: minimum 24" x 24" x 24", maximum 48" x 48" x 48". The footprint must be able to be securely bolted onto a 16" x 16" x 1/4" powder coated steel attachment plate. Installation method should use welded tabs or bolts. Artwork must weigh no more than 300 pounds. Artists may submit up to three sculptures, with each piece presented in a separate application. Each application must include a resume and references, two to three clearly identified images or videos of a single work of art, and a description including medium, dimensions, weight, title, date of construction, cleaning and maintenance instructions, stated insurance value and sale price.

Each selected artist will be provided $1000 for the provision, installation and removal of the art. The city will receive a 10% commission if artwork is sold as a result of project participation. Selected artists must complete and sign the Artist Loan Agreement with the City of Sandpoint, have all works ready for exhibition installation within two weeks of Agreement execution, provide instructions for maintenance of the artwork, and maintain up to date contact information with the city. The city will provide limited liability insurance for the artwork and promote the artwork and artist through various media outlets, press releases, online channels, plaques/signage at the base of the artwork, and inclusion at any Sculpture Walk event or reception.