Call for Sculpture

Silverwood Park is seeking proposals for outdoor sculpture to be installed in June 2020. One proposal will be selected and awarded a $10,000 honorarium to support its creation. The juror is Kenneth Steinbach.

Silverwood Park, a Three Rivers Park District facility located in St. Anthony, MN, is devoted to the integration of artistic creation and nature-based experiences. The park is a unique 120-acre facility in the Twin Cities area, offering spectacular views of Silver Lake, restored prairie, and mature oak forests. The main visitor's center includes a gallery, café/coffee shop, gift shop, and large event hall. Other amenities include education facilities, picnic sites, fishing opportunities, and paved trails. Over 275,000 guests visit the park annually.

Artists 18 years of age or older who primarily live or work in the Midwest are invited to submit proposals individually or collaboratively. Proposals will be judged on artistic merit, capability, budget, and impact as evidenced by past work and supporting materials. Artwork may include freestanding sculpture and site-specific installations, with preference given to site-specific projects. Due to the 2-year duration of installation, seasonal or ephemeral work will not be given priority. Materials should be appropriate to an outdoor environment and should not negatively impact natural habitat, wildlife, or park guests.

The artist is responsible for all associated expenses related to design, fabrication, transportation, installation, de-installation, and removal. These costs should be factored into the $10,000 budget. The installation duration is a minimum of 2 years, with work to be continuously displayed during this time. Silverwood Park will provide signage, a mobile stop associated with the work, and basic maintenance of site. Upon installation, Silverwood will assume limited liability for gross damage or theft, excluding ceramic, glass, and other fragile materials or damage resulting from faulty construction. The artist retains ownership of the work.

Application materials due November 30, 2018 include: resume (2 pages max), artist statement (1 page max), proposal (1 page max), budget (1 page max), and 10 images with optional video (3 max) and audio (3 max). Applicants will be notified by email of application status by January 15, 2019. An info session will be held on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 from 6-7 pm. For further information, contact Eileen Cohen at [email protected] or 763-694-2091.