Carbondale Public Art Commission: Art Around Town 2017

The Town of Carbondale, CO Public Art Commission is seeking fifteen (15) outdoor street sculptures for its annual rotating "Art Around Town" public art program. Sculptures will be located throughout the Town of Carbondale, including several locations on Main Street, the library, and along the Rio Grande Trail. The annual show begins Thursday, June 1, 2017, with a public reception and artist reception hosted by the Carbondale Public Arts Commission. This coincides with Carbondale's First Friday celebration weekend.

Selected artists will receive a $750 honorarium, with the sculpture voted "Best-In-Show" receiving an additional $1,000 bonus. All selected sculptures will be mounted on marble bases donated by Colorado Stone Quarries in Marble, CO. Submissions must include two high-resolution views of the proposed piece marked "Proposal Image" and three additional images showing other examples of the artist's work. Submitted entries must be of completed work. Artists must describe sculpture materials in detail and durability to withstand outdoor, year-round conditions, and provide detailed installation requirements including weight, dimensions, and any special display needs. Sculptures must be freestanding but attachable to marble pedestal, steel base, or mounting plate; safe for pedestrians; of appropriate scale for street display; and able to withstand high winds and substantial temperature changes. Selected artists will be required to sign a contract with the Town of Carbondale identifying liability requirements, installation and de-installation requirements, and terms for the one-year display period. Each artist must attend installation or have an artist representative attend on their behalf. Notification of selected artists will be made by March 6, 2017.