2010
Call to
Artists
Project
Description
The City of
Additional project information and
call materials including
site pictures are available at www.cityofanacorts.org/Parks/artscommission. The final project will need to be approved by
the Washington State Department of Transportation - Chapter 950 of he
WSDOT Design
Manual will need to be adhered to. Site
visits may be arranged by calling
A selection panel will narrow submissions. A Jury of 7 will choose the final piece.
Projected Budget;
The Arts Commission currently has $30,000 of the funds raised for what is hoped to be a $70,000 budget. The selected artists must be willing to work with the Arts Commission as the budget gets finalized (up or down) to adjust the scale and scope of the project to fit the budget.
Projected Calendar
Entry Deadline 7/23/10 Submissions due by 5 pm
8/7/10 Jury to narrow to 3 finalists - Artists notified
9/18/10 Artists present concepts to Selection Jury
10/13/10 Arts Commission considers jury recommendations
10/25/10 City Council considers Arts Commission recommendation
Installation Early 2011
Additional
Information
The project is open to experienced
artists from
A Jury of 7 will select the 3 finalists and the final piece.
Each finalist will be paid $500 to further develop their proposal.
The
Anacortes Arts Commission
reserves the right to make no selection in this process if the
appropriate
piece is not presented.
There is no entry fee.
Submission
Requirements
Submit a CD by mail (use overnight
service if necessary) – please clearly label all
materials.
One page letter of interest – 6 copies
Current resume
10 images of current, relevant work. Images should be JPEG, a minimum of 300 dpi
Image list, with number, title, media, size, date and brief description – 6 copies
Design concept including drawing, size, material and description OR
Up to 6 digital images of proposed work that includes title, media, size, date and description
In order to properly judge the scale of your submittal, please include an image of your proposed work in reference to an object of a known size.
3-5 reference letters with contact information
Self Addressed stamped envelope if you want CD returned
Attention
11
New
Sculptures Hit the Streets!
The Anacortes Arts Commission has recently launched our City's
inaugural Loaned Sculpture Exhibition, featuring the work of twelve
Northwest artists. 23 artists entered 37 pieces this Spring, and
all works were presented to a jury panel of three regionally known art
experts. Twelve distinctly unique pieces were chosen to fill the
grassy knolls and entry courtyards of local businesses along Commercial
Avenue.
Old Growth, a stunning Stainless Steel piece by Micajah Bienvenu from Friday Harbor, adds sparkle and statement to the grass area at the entry to the Windermere and Land Title offices. A stately steel structure, Double Column, by Conway's Arnie Garborg adds a powerful presence to the Island Import Garage site, and a stunning stainless and bronze piece, Ringer 7 by Ulrich Pakker elegantly graces in the grassy corner at 18th and Commercial. There is a piece by Ries Niemi from Bow called the Blue Light Special. And Jim Lapp's Eve Goblet has found the perfect home in front of Compass Wines.
Whimsy and strenth, mixed with elegance. Mass mixed with delicacy. All twelve pieces are loaned by the artists for a period of 18 months. All are available for purchase, with a portion of the sales going to the City of Anacortes to help further the mission of the Arts Commission, bringing more art to public places throughout our city.
For more information, please contact the Anacortes Parks Department at 360-293-1918.
A
new
publication of Anacortes Public Art
The Arts Commission has recently released a new “Arts in
Anacortes” publication. It includes photos and a map of
all of the public artwork on Fidalgo Island, and a listing of arts
organizations that serve our community. This full color booklet was
funded through the city lodging funds grant and is available at the
Chamber Visitors Center or Parks & Recreation office at City Hall.
Between all the work noted in the publication, there are over 300
pieces of public art on Fidalgo Island. The booklet can be viewed
online through the Public
Art Gallery tab.
OTHER ARTS EVENTS
Art on the Tommy ThompsonThe Tommy Thompson Parkway has had a number of new pieces of arwork installed in the
last few months. Native artist Bill Baily created and donated a carved and painted wooden
totem to help with the trestle restoration project and to honor the victims of last fall’s refi nery
accident. It is located along the trail near the RV park. Bill also produced a mural as part of
the 2010 Anacortes Arts Festival, that is the 4th mural along the industrial section of the trail.
Other mural segments were produced by Carl Delutri (with the help of numerous local artists),
Audrey Roll and Cathy Schoenberg from Guemes Island. The mural project is funded
by the Art Dash, a Parks & Recreation/Anacortes Arts Festival annual half marathon, 10k, 5k
run that takes place in July. The Art Dash also funded the recently installed the metal arch
at the west end of the trestle, created by Skagit artist Reis Neimi. The arch incorporates the
word “we” in numerous languages to recognize the collective community effort in restoring it.
Arts Festival cultural performance
The Anacortes Arts Festival is bringing an exciting cultural
experience to Anacortes this fall with Ache’ Brasil
November 4th and 5th. Ache’ Brasil performs Capoeira,
which combines music, dance, and martial arts. Capoeira
(kah-poo-AIR-ah) was started by African slaves in Brazil
to develop martial arts as a means to their freedom. In
order to hide this fi ghting style from their masters, they
combined these moves with music, dance, ritual and highenergy
acrobatics. In addition to a public performance on
Fri, Nov 5th at Brodniak Hall, the Festival is partnering
with Anacortes School District to provide 3 performances
and a workshop to students. Visit the Festival website
www.AnacortesArtsFestival.com for more information
Skagit Symphony
Music is a wonderful tool to ease through the transition
from sunlight to the darker days of fall and winter.
Look to The Skagit Symphony to provides opportunities
with fall and winter concerts at McIntyre Hall. They
include
Light Classics Concert - Sat, Oct 23 - 7:30 pm
George Steward - Trumpet
Holiday Concert - Fri, Dec 10 - 7:30
Holiday favorites and sing-along
The Symphony started as an independent non-profi t in
1992, whose goal is to provide the public high-quality
classical music. In his sixth season, Conductor and
Composer Roupen Shakarian serves as its Musical
Director - accompanied by talented soloists and guest
musicians. Individual ticket prices range from $22 to
$35 and are availabe through the McIntyre Hall website
www.McIntyreHall.org
Anacortes Arts Commission | P.O. Box 547| phone: 360.293.1918 | fax: 360.293.1928 | info@anacortesartscommission.com
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