City of Loveland: The Art Advocacy Project 2014

The City of Loveland Art in Public Places Program seeks sculptures to be placed in Downtown Loveland as part of The Art Advocacy Project (TAAP). Colorado sculptors are encouraged to participate in this one-year sculpture exhibition scheduled from May 2014 to May 2015. Selected artists will be awarded an honorarium of $1,000, and are eligible for the $500 People's Choice Cash Award. The installed artwork may be available for sale. Since 2009, three sculptures featured during The Art Advocacy Project were purchased for the City's permanent art collection.

Artists must be Colorado residents and own the rights to the artwork. The sculpture must be available for the duration of the one-year contract and must be professionally constructed of durable materials that will withstand the elements. All durable outdoor media are encouraged. Submissions must include three images per sculpture clearly showing front and back views and one detail shot. Artists may submit up to 2 sculptures, with each submission requiring three images. All dimensions and a stated insurance value must be provided. Sculptures will be placed on a 3½' x 3½' plinth within a well-traveled shopping/gallery streetscape. The installation method should be welded tabs or similar easy-install method.

Selected artists are responsible for transportation of the artwork to and from the installation site. Artwork must be delivered exhibit-ready, stable, and well-fabricated. The City is responsible for all costs for materials and workmanship for initial installation, including final site preparation, plinth, cleanup, and repair of any damage caused during installation. The City will insure the artwork for the duration of exhibition. A recognition plaque will indicate the title, medium, artist, and contact phone number for purchasing artwork. All sculptures will be listed on the Art in Public Places web pages and within all TAAP promotional material. Contact Kimber Kreutzer, Business Services Manager, at 970-962-2490 or [email protected] for clarification regarding TAAP.