ART CALLS
Share your creative vision with us! Imagine your sculpture becoming a part of Missoula’s vibrant Silver Park sculpture exhibition, inspiring visitors and adding beauty to the community.
Watch for our first art call in February 2025 —Submit your work and be part of this exciting journey! www.callforentry.org
Benson Sculpture Garden, Loveland, CO
CRITERIA AND PROCESS FOR ART SELECTION
The criteria and process for art selection will involve two Missoula organizations—Sculpture Missoula and the Missoula City Public Art Committee (PAC).
Solicitation and Submissions: CallforEntry (café.org) will be used for all submissions, with a deadline date for submissions established. It is anticipated that solicitations will occur once per year in early winter. Artists must submit multiple digital photographs of unique, well-crafted art together with a resume and brief statement about their sculpture. Weight, price, materials used, and all display and installation requirements must be included. Artists will be notified of decisions and date for delivery established. Once accepted, the artist is responsible for the execution of the work and transportation of the sculpture to the park. Contracts must be in place prior to delivery (sample contract can be provided).
Minneapolis Arboretum
SELECTION CRITERIA
All artwork must be safe for pedestrians, able to withstand high winds and temperature changes, easy to maintain in an outdoor mountain environment and be able to be attached to pedestals (unless prior approval has been granted for a different installation process). Artists are responsible to place a sealant on their piece that will discourage tagging and graffiti. All pieces will be ADA compliant and safe to touch. Sculpture Missoula and PAC will ensure non-discrimination policies are employed during selection and will strive for gender, racial and ethnic equity. No pieces that advocate for religious or political organizations or causes will be considered.
Wenatchee, WA
Installation
The PAC and the Missoula Parks and Recreation Board reserve the right to make all installation and placement decisions. Artists will be encouraged to be present during installation. Installation procedures will involve several steps. All sculptures will have a metal plate attached to the bottom of the sculpture (done by artist and required). The concrete slab or pedestal will also have a metal plate attached and the two metal plates will then be spot welded for security.
Watch for our Art Call on Callforentry.org in early 2025!