CHIPPING away
My son has recently decided to try to break a Guinness World Record, but he can’t figure out which one (he’s 13). It takes all the self-control to not suggest that he make the world’s largest chocolate chip cookie. This next call will resort in only a 10 foot circle; I suspect that is far to small for the world’s largest cookie. Nonetheless, this is a great opportunity…
Check out this Call for Entries from the Warrensburg Arts Commission (WAC) for Public Art Design Proposals. The entry fee is cheap, and unlike many public art calls, this is not limited to sculpture. Take a closer work…
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CALL for PROPOSALS:
Public Art
On behalf of a public art initiative for the city of Warrensburg, Missouri, the Warrensburg Arts Commission (WAC) seeks a two-dimensional design for a 10-foot diameter etched concrete circle that will be permanently installed in the sidewalk on Pine Street in historic downtown Warrensburg.
ELIGIBILITY: This is an open competition for non-professional and professional artists. A team of artists is welcome to apply, and multiple applications are allowed.
MEDIA: 2 Dimensional work. There is no pre-determined theme for artwork, but WAC suggests that the content reflect the vibrancy of downtown, the beauty of the region, and the energy of the Arts and Entertainment District.
NOTIFICATION: September 7, 2012
ENTRY FEE: $20 for 1 to 3 images
SELECTION PROCESS: The Warrensburg Arts Commission and the City of Warrensburg will select one design based on creativity, appropriateness, and practicality for implementation.
AWARDS: A prize of $500 will be awarded for the chosen design. The award funds are made available through the WAC and the City of Warrensburg.