2010 General Information

Project background –

The Lakefront Sculpture Exhibit is a public art competition that seeks to further enrich the Lincoln Park and Lakeview communities by bringing art into Chicago's lakefront neighborhoods while supporting the city's professional artists. As many as 20 professional 3-D artists will be invited to create and install sculptures at identified public sites throughout the area. The ninth annual program will award a $1,500 honorarium to each selected artist. Sculptures will remain on display from May 2010 through May 2011. During that time, a tour map, poster and advertising will be created, distributed and available to the public.

The Lincoln Park Lake View Art Initiative is a partnership of 43^rd Ward Alderman Vi Daley and 44^th Ward Alderman Tom Tunney, with the City of Chicago, Department of Cultural Affairs, Public Art Program. Lead sponsors include the Chicago Cubs, General Iron, Saint Joseph Hospital, A. Finkl & Sons, the Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce and the Wrightwood Neighbors Association.

Criteria –

The work must:

• be made of the highest quality materials that hold up to sometimes harsh weather conditions including heat, rain and wind;
• be of the highest quality construction and appropriate in an urban setting;
• be original works of art created by the artist or fabricated under their direct supervision;
• demonstrate structural soundness, safety and stability for an unsupervised general audience;
• be guaranteed against defects and deterioration;
• fit into a dense, urban setting. Large-scale sculptures are requested.

Eligibility –

Lakefront Sculpture Exhibit is open to experienced professional sculptors who reside in Cook, Will, DuPage, Lake, Kane, McHenry, Kendall or Grundy County. Artists must be experienced with the design, construction and installation of large-scale outdoor sculpture and must have a documented track-record of this experience. Only strong consideration will be given to professional sculptors whose work has been or is currently on display in a public setting.

Installation Sites –

Each piece will be assigned to an installation site by members of the jury based on size, shape and appropriateness. Sites are scattered throughout Chicago's 43^rd and 44^th Wards which extends from Byron on the north to Division Street on the south, and from the Chicago River east to Lake Michigan. The Wrigley Field neighborhood will be the setting for several sculptures and many will be located on Chicago sidewalks. Content and size should recognize these potential factors.

Jury Process –

Jurors will review entries in February of 2010. The works selected will then be presented to the City of Chicago, Department of Cultural Affairs, Public Art Committee for approval. All artists who have been named to participate will be contacted by phone. All other entries will be returned by mail.

Application Process –

To be considered for Lakefront Sculpture Exhibit 2010, artists must submit:

• The attached entry form
• A resume
• A one-paragraph biography
• An artists statement
• An SASE (with adequate postage) for the return of entry materials
• A detailed to-scale "maquette" of the piece you intend to create for the project (1 inch = 1 foot)
• Artists previously selected in the Lakefront Sculpture Exhibit program may substitute a to-scale drawing/digital image of the piece (in lieu of a maquette) intended to be installed
• 3 to 5, high resolution digital images that best represent your work

Artists will be notified by mail to confirm receipt of their entry. Entries must be received no later than February 12, 2010. Be sure to make a photocopy of all entry materials for your records in the event that your application is lost in the mail. There is no entry fee.

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Contact Information

Name
Mailing Address (Street, City, State, Zip)
Shipping Address (If different from mailing address)
Phone (Day & Evening)
Fax
Email Address
How do you prefer to be contacted, by phone or email?
Will you be able to install your sculpture yourself, or will you need assistance?
If so, what specific type of assistance?

Image Information (Note: No more than 5 images will be accepted for review.)

Sample Work Image #1 Title Medium Size (HxWxD) Estimated Value
Sample Work Image #2 Title Medium Size (HxWxD) Estimated Value
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Sample Work Image #5 Title Medium Size (HxWxD) Estimated Value