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NoBo Piano Project

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Description

The NoBo Art District in collaboration with Rocky Ridge Music Academy will commission an Artist or group of Artists to embellish a piano as a work of temporary Public Art.  The project combines the disciplines of art and music for the enjoyment of our community.  The painting and installation site is the back patio of Lucky’s Market at Broadway and Quince in Boulder.  The piano embellishment will be executed in public across 2-3 weeks, inviting public interaction with the artist as they work. 

The upright-style piano is donated by Rocky Ridge Music Academy with Sponsorship funding from Paul Morrison COLOURS.  The NoBo Art District will provide Project Management and Jury Selection.

Submission Requirements:  Submit 2-dimensional design concept images and up to 500 words by email to NoBoArtDistrict@gmail.com.  Include with your submission the artist(s) name, contact info, address, email, phone number and 3 images of past work or related projects.  

Submission Deadline:  August 31, 2016 

Artist Notification:  September 10, 2016

Artist Painting:  September-October 2016

Artists Honoraria:  $700.  No additional funds are available for travel or accommodations. 

Eligibility:   Must be at least 18 years of age and a member of the NoBo Art District:  JOIN HERE

Specifics:  No spray-painting is allowed during any portion of the project.  There is no theme.  All designs must be appropriate, timeless, unique, and of original design, and must not have any political or religious connotations or symbolism. Artists are asked to use high-quality acrylic or latex paints.  All visible sides of the piano must be embellished.  The finished art on the piano must be weather proof.  Artists are cautioned that embellishment of the piano should not add significant physical weight (e.g. no more than 10 – 15 additional pounds) to the piano.

Any questions can be sent to NoBoArtDistrict@gmail.com

Details
What   Art Opportunities, Visual Art
When   August 15, 2016 - September 15, 2016
Where   Rocky Ridge Music Academy/Lucky's Market Patio, 3970 Broadway, Boulder, CO
Cost   Free
Contact   NoBoArtDistrict@gmail.com or 303-523-1117
Website   NoBoArtDistrict.org