Roanoke Rising - AIR (Art in Roanoke) in Elmwood Park

The Roanoke Arts Commission is seeking up to eight artists to exhibit in the fifth AIR: (Art in Roanoke), a temporary sculpture exhibition running May 17, 2019 through April 26, 2021. The RAC is accepting submissions through January 14, 2019 at 11:59 p.m. MST from experienced artists for freestanding sculpture. Artwork may incorporate interactive as well as functional elements. This invitation is extended to all artists 18 and older regardless of where they live. In addition to finished pieces, proposed work will also be considered.

All artwork will be sited in Elmwood Park, a downtown Roanoke location known as the city's premiere festival park. The Art Walk includes ten pads surrounded by native plantings. Each pad is 6' by 6' and can hold up to 1,500 lbs. Work cannot be over 15' tall and 6' wide. Works submitted must be of a scale and material suitable for outdoor display, designed to withstand an outdoor, high traffic, unmonitored environment, and require little or no maintenance for the duration of the show. They must be original, suitable for family viewing, and constructed so that they can be securely anchored with anchor bolts set at least six inches from the edges of the pads.

There is no entry fee. Artists chosen to participate will receive a stipend of up to $4,000 per selected artwork, payable in one lump sum upon completion of installation and receipt of an invoice. One artist will receive a $1,000 People's Choice Award, with voting taking place the weekend of Festival in the Park on Memorial Day weekend, 2019. Costs associated with transportation, travel, insurance, installation, and removal are the responsibility of the artist. The city will provide pads and installation support as feasible. Completed installation must pass city inspection. Each artist may submit up to 3 completed sculptures or proposed pieces for consideration. Chosen artists will be notified no later than February 15, 2019. Installation must be completed by May 17, 2019, with works to be picked up by April 26, 2021. For more information, contact Susan Jennings at [email protected] or 540-853-5652.