Call for Sculpture

Silverwood Park is seeking proposals for outdoor sculpture to be installed in September 2018. One proposal will be selected and awarded a $5,000 honorarium to support its creation. The deadline for submissions is January 31, 2018. The juror is James Brenner.

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 spans 120 acres in the Twin Cities area, offering 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 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. Proposals will be judged on artistic merit, capability, budget, and impact as evidenced by past work and supporting materials. Ideal proposals will support the mission of Silverwood Park and be site-specific.

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 $5,000 budget. Work should be installed by September 2018. Limited assistance from Silverwood's maintenance department is available on a case-by-case basis at the park's discretion. Silverwood will provide signage, a mobile audio/web stop associated with the work, and basic maintenance of site. The minimum duration of installation is 2 years, with work to be continuously displayed during this time. At the end of the duration, the artist retains ownership of the work.

Submission materials must include: a resume (2 pages max), artist statement (1 page max), proposal (1 page max), budget (1 page max), and 5-10 images of past work. Video (3 max) and audio (2 max) are accepted. Include a rendering of the proposed project if possible. Applicants will be notified by email of application status by March 12, 2018. For further information, contact Eileen Cohen at [email protected] or 763-694-2091.