Greenwood, IN, Unknown
The Greenwood Parks & Recreation Department, in cooperation with The Greater Greenwood Arts Council in Greenwood, Indiana, invites you to participate in our 2023-2025 juried, on-loan, public art exhibit. This open call is for outdoor three-dimensional art. The selected artists will be awarded $3,000 for the two-year loan project.
Polk Hill Trail was built in 2004 as part of a greater Trails and Greenways Master Plan. It is adjacent to Smith Valley Road which is a gateway to the city of Greenwood. Surrounded by a golf course, residential homes, apartments, and condominiums, it leads to a pedestrian bridge and Craig Park. Many viewers of the artwork will be vehicular traffic; however, the trail is a multi-use trail.
Eligibility
Artist must be 18 years of age or older. Artists must own the rights to the sculpture, which must be available for the duration of the exhibition. Selected artists must be willing to enter into an Art Loan Agreement with the City of Greenwood, Indiana, an Indiana municipal corporation. Artwork may be made available for purchase.
Project Scope and Requirements
Submission of ready to install original sculptures will be accepted through June 23, 2023 (11 p.m. EST). Art work must be constructed of durable materials that will withstand year-round Indiana weather.
Fragile or dangerous works will not be accepted.
Works must be appropriate for all ages
Artist Responsibility
Application Requirements
The following items must be submitted digitally:
Selection Criteria
A panel of professionals will select the artwork. This will include a landscape architect and other professionals,
such as artists, professors, administrators, or teachers. The judges will base their selection on the following:
Timeline
Application Process
All required items listed under Submission Requirements should be sent in PDF form to: artonthetrail@greenwood.in.gov no later than June 23, 2023
Contact information
Any questions can be emailed to: Jen Winget wingetj@greenwood.in.gov
Thank you for considering this project!