Sculpture on the Lawn Exhibition Seeks Submissions

Artists are invited to submit work – existing or conceptual – for the fifth annual Sculpture on the Lawn exhibition, an outdoor display featured at the entrance to the Orange County Administration Center (201 S. Rosalind Ave.) in the heart of downtown Orlando, Florida, where the works are visible to approximately 10,000 people daily.

BUDGET:  $3,500 (stipend for 1 year display)

ELIGIBILITY: Professional (experienced or emerging) or student sculptors

DEADLINE:  June 22, 2020

Project Background

Up to four sculptures will be selected for display from October 2020 to September 2021. One of the sculptures will be selected from a student or emerging artist, if suitable.

There is a 6-foot minimum height preference. The sky is the limit for the maximum height. Orange County provides 12-by-12-foot concrete pads. Sculptures must be firmly secured to the pads.

Artworks must be structurally sound and able to withstand an outdoor environment in a largely unsupervised area that is not protected from weather or curious viewers. Orlando has a subtropical climate that is hot and humid with intense sun and seasonal heavy rains and hurricane-force winds. Avoiding potential problems such as deterioration, rust, and fading should be considered.

Timeline

• Proposals due: Monday, June 22, 2020
• Notification of acceptance: Wednesday, July 1, 2020
• Installation time frame: October 1 to 12, 2020
• Sculpture on the Lawn Opening Celebration: October 19, 2020, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
• Sculpture removal: October 1 to 11, 2021

Artist Responsibilities

Selected artists must transport the artwork to the site on the specified date and install it with minimal assistance, then remove the artwork after the exhibition.

Sales

Sales of the works will be encouraged and promoted. Any sales inquiries will be forwarded to the artist or designated agent. No commission will be charged. Sculptures must remain on site until September 2020.

Insurance

Orange County will insure the artwork up to its stated value or $50,000, whichever is less, for theft or major vandalism. The artist will be responsible for any repairs needed due to fabrication defects or reasonable wear and tear of the object in a public location.

What to Submit

1. Application Form
2. Resume
3. Up to 6 images of the work(s) suggested for exhibition
4. If the work is conceptual, include information such as drawings and other material to ensure the Selection Panel is informed as to what it will look like and that it will be completed and installed as designed by October 1, 2020.

How to Submit

Orange County Arts & Cultural Affairs is using CaFÉ for this public art selection process. There is no charge for artists to register with CaFÉ or submit an application.

QUESTIONS? Contact Mr. Terry Olson, Director, Arts & Cultural Affairs. Terry.Olson@ocfl.net or 407-836-5540