Manitou Springs Art on the Avenue 2023

Art on the Avenue is the longest-running public art program in the region. Creative Alliance Manitou Springs (CRANE) will install 4 new outdoor artworks in 2023 as part of its Art on the Avenue program. These works will be on display for 2 years and will be included in CRANE's free self-guided walking tour app (via Otocast) which includes commentary from artists themselves.

Two of the works, intended to be viewed at eye level, will be installed on concrete pedestals measuring 40" high and 2 feet square in Shoshone Spring in Downtown Manitou Springs, Colorado. The other two works will be installed on concrete pedestals at ground level—the largest measures 38" x 56" and is also at Shoshone Spring Park. The final pedestal (circular) has a 35" diameter and is located at Seven Minute Park. Works should be able to withstand Colorado weather, including extreme sun, freezing temperatures, wind, moisture, and rapid fluctuations in temperature, and should be suitable for public view and resistant to vandalism.

Each accepted artist will receive a $1,800 stipend for the two-year exhibition period. Each piece is also eligible to receive a Juror award ($1,000) and People's Choice award ($1,000). Artwork will be chosen by at least a 5-member jury panel consisting of members of CRANE's Public Art Committee, with consideration given to weather durability, structural integrity, visual appeal, and diversity of media and perspectives. Selection criteria include artistic excellence and technical competence, relevancy to the Manitou Springs community, suitability to the site, structural and surface integrity, and safety and maintenance considerations. Installation dates are 7/1-8/31/2023. Artists nationwide are eligible. Submit 1-3 images, a $10 entry fee, narrative description of proposed work (including title, physical description, medium, dimensions, weight, and price for permanent acquisition), installation requirements, and resume/CV.