CALL FOR SCULPTORS
Released: November 2007

WHAT:

The 7th Annual Lincoln Park Lake View Art Initiative (LPLVAI) seeks professional sculptors whose work will be installed throughout Chicago's Lincoln Park and Lakeview neighborhoods. The work will be installed in May 2008 and will remain on display for one year through May 2009. A cash award of $1,500 will be given to artists chosen to participate. Artists and their work will be promoted in project materials and as part of the media outreach strategy. Artists may be asked to participate in media events and interviews at the time of installation or throughout the year. Assistance with the installation of work will be provided upon request. Only the highest quality work will be considered for installation.

WHEN:

Application Deadline is January 25, 2008

WHO:

Professional sculptors who reside in Cook, Will, DuPage, Lake, Kane, McHenry, Kendall or Grundy Counties are invited to submit proposals for consideration. Artists must be experienced with the design, construction and installation of outdoor sculpture and must have a documented track-record of this experience.

HOW: To apply, artists must submit:

· entry form
· resume
· one-paragraph biography
· artists statement
· 3 to 5, high resolution digital images that best represent their work their work
· a detailed to-scale maquette
· artists previously selected in this program may substitute a to-scale drawing/digital image of the piece (in lieu of a maquette) intended to be installed. - Note: Jurors tend to regard maquettes more highly than drawings or digital images.
· SASE (with adequate postage) for the return of entry materials.

Entry forms and guidelines are available at www.lpcai.com. They are also available by mail by calling Barb Guttmann (773) 327-9111. Or you can email: lincolnparkcommunityart@hotmail.com.