Call for Artists and Poets!

The Lafayette Cultural Resources Division announces a Call for Artists and Poets for the See & Respond Art Show. 

Poets and 2-D artists of all kinds and all ages are invited to See & Respond to the 2015 Lafayette Colorado Art on the street collection by writing poems or creating 2-D works of art in any medium that are inspired by any of the 2015 Art on the Street sculptures. Cash prizes will be awarded in three categories, and three age groups for this juried show, 2-D Art, Photography and Poetry.  Entries for See & Respond are due according to a rolling deadline, beginning May 20. More details are available at www.cityoflafayette.com/seeandrespond .

The See & Respond Art Show and Art on the Street Meet the Artists Reception, featuring the Art on the Street Sculptures and the works they inspired, will be held in Lafayette Public Library June 5, 6:00 – 9 pm.  Prizes will be awarded in multiple categories and the winner of the Art on the Street, Jean Mellblom People’s Choice Award will be announced.

Sixteen Art on the Street sculptures were installed along Public Road in March and April.  Artists and Poets wishing to enter See & Respond may visit the sculptures in person or view them on the City of Lafayette website, www.cityoflafayette.com/aots. The artists whose work is installed on Public Rd are: Victoria Ross Patti, Dale Montagne, Gary Monaco, Jim Choate, Maureen Hearty, Kimmerjae Johnson, J Morely, Scott Mohr, Diane Mason, Mary Zimmerman, Bill Vielehr, Kristie Letter, Patty Kelly, Reven Swanson, Jade Windell, and Jimmy Descant.  This program provides the community with a full access interactive art experience year round.

More information on the See & Respond Art Show is available at www.cityoflafayette.com/seeandrespond . This program is not limited to local artists.  Artists are asked to respond to current Art on the Street Sculptures. This is the third year of the See & Respond Art Show.

Lafayette has vibrant art community, and a strong citywide arts program.  Don’t miss the chance to be part of the art that Lafayette has to offer.  Local artists, as well as artists from other regions are encouraged to apply for these opportunities to display work in a unique and eclectic art environment where community members are appreciative and encouraging and tourists and visitors come for a special opportunity to share in Lafayette’s art scene.