Art on the Move 2019-2020

Longmont is looking to transform Longmont by exhibiting up to 12 art installations around the City for up to one year! 

In addition to our pedestals locations (see below), we are actively seeking installation creativity this year! This might include art that is kinetic, projection, light, fiber, wood, functional or even temporary artwork. The concentration will be placed in St. Stephen’s Plaza downtown, which houses five pedestals, but other locations could include art in alleys, breezeways and other City sites. Remaining locations could be spread throughout the City. Functional artwork might include seating elements for the breezeways, dog parking stations, lighting elements, or bicycle racks. Temporary installations should last 8-10 weeks minimally and possibly the entire year. Proposed temporary installations can be seasonal, with optimal light/temperature considerations being a factor.

Citizens and visitors appreciate Art on the Move because it provides an opportunity to view and experience a variety of new pieces each year. Art in Public Places enjoys Art on the Move because it introduces more and more new Colorado artists to Longmont each year!

Artwork must be durable and able to withstand all weather conditions. All media will be considered; however, all appropriate sculptural work submitted for review must adhere to the space criteria as the available pedestals are of set sizes.

Some or all of the following locations may be selected for Art on the Move in 2019-2020:

• St. Stephen’s Plaza (up to five at this site): On each of three pedestals, circular steel plates have been installed on concrete; each is the same size. Two of the pedestals are concrete and may be drilled into to secure artwork.
• Longmont Waste Diversion Center (1): 36” steel base (preferred site for re-cycled, re-purposed materials)
• Kensington Park along Third Avenue (1): Concrete pedestal(s) or steel base
• Library/Civic Center Plaza (1): 20” x 32” Concrete pedestal
• Recreation Center: Concrete sidewalk or pedestal
• Downtown breezeways and/or alleyways
• "Tree grate pedestals" along Main Street (some have been vacated of dead trees)

 Pedestal in St. Stephen's Plaza (all are uniform in size/shape)

Theme

There is no theme this year. We encourage artists to propose artwork that is interactive, kinetic, or self-illuminating.

Submission requirements

Colorado Artists are invited to submit up to three different pieces/installation proposals to be considered for Art on the Move. Please submit up to three images (or drawings) for each piece proposed. Please submit only images of proposed work; we are not looking for images of past work at this time and will only request it if we need it. 

Criteria

The Art in Public Places Commission is seeking to display unique and original artwork of a diverse range. All artwork must be size/scale appropriate; work will be installed on the various bases/pedestals as described and must be “transportable” after the 12-month period. All media appropriate for outdoor locations will be considered. No additional lighting will be provided for any of the artwork. Artwork must be appropriate for public display, and will not be considered if any offensive, religious, or political messages may be interpreted. Note: Longmont loves interactive artwork!

The selection panel will consider the following criteria in its review of submitted artwork: appropriateness, durability, uniqueness, compatibility with site, and safety. Sculptural submissions must be durable and able to handle extreme weather conditions, including intense sunlight, high winds, and freezing temperatures mixed with ice and snow. “Sunlight” or “exposure” considerations will not be made for individual pieces that might fade. Artists may submit work that is completed and available or work to be fabricated/installed during the week of June 10, 2019.   

Select artists will receive a stipend of $1000 per piece after delivery and/or installation of the artwork. No additional funds are available for transport of artwork. The City of Longmont will be responsible (physically and financially) for installation of all artwork. The artist is responsible for delivery of the artwork and for pick up following the terms of the contract.

Submissions

Send in your submission via email.

All submissions must include the following information:

1. Up to three different works of art available and a maximum of three images of each piece (please title each slide with artwork title followed by 1, 2 or 3).
2. Two attachments, either Word or PDF, with the information as listed below:

• Annotated image list with the following: title, year, medium/materials, dimensions of artwork, current location (if applicable), cost, approximate weight of piece, date of availability (if appropriate)

• Dimensions of artwork/base and preferred/intended installation method for each piece must be included. A sketch or photo with dimensions is preferred.
• What equipment is required for installation and/or for maintenance?
• What is the intended duration for proposed artwork?

•  Letter of interest and/or artists statement (limit 400 words, please)

• Resume or CV
• Contact information with name, physical address, email address, phone, and website

3. Additionally, for all TEMPORARY INSTALLATIONS, please include the following:

• Ideal/desired space requirements (approximate size, ground, wall, air, etc.)
• Extras needed (walls, electricity, pedestal, wifi, solar access, lamp poles. etc.)

Email Lauren Greenfield with questions

Timeline

• December 2018 – Call to Artists goes live
• Monday, February 11, 2019 - Submission deadline
• March 2019 – Selections made, all artists notified
• March/April 2019 – Contracts written and signed
• Early June 2019 – All artwork delivered and installed
• Late June/early July 2019 – Dedication and tour of all 2019-2020 installations
• June 2020 – Loaned artwork period ends; Art de-installed and artwork returned to artists