Walk of Art Sculpture Exhibition

Art Rapids is seeking artist applications for original sculptures suited to an outdoor park setting. Selected sculptures will be exhibited at Elk Rapids Day Park, owned by Antrim County and located in Elk Rapids, Michigan. Sculptures created with commercial molds, patterns, kits, copies, or similar methods are ineligible. Selected works should demonstrate intimate connections between art, place, and the natural environment.

Applications must be submitted by January 31, 2019, with 3 to 6 representative digital images, sketches, or a scale maquette of the proposed sculpture. Digital images must be in JPEG format and submitted on CD or by email. The entry fee is $25.00. Up to 3 applications are allowed per artist. Sculptures will be selected by qualified jurors Phil Wilson and Kim Bazemore. Decision letters will be mailed or emailed to all applicants.

Selected sculptures will be on loan for a minimum of one year and maximum of three years. Installation occurs annually between May 1st and May 20th, and the artist is responsible for installation. Upon successful installation, Art Rapids will pay the artist a $600 stipend. The sculpture must be sufficiently durable to withstand Northern Michigan weather conditions and remain outside and uncovered throughout the loan period. The artist retains ownership and is responsible for maintenance, insurance, and removal expenses. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, sculptures are for sale during the loan period; artists must pay a 20% commission on the gross sale price to Art Rapids. Art Rapids and Antrim County retain the right to use images of accepted sculptures in promotional materials without compensation.