[DAC] FW: [Artfound-list] Public Art Exhibition Call for Arts (Pittsfield, MA)

Mon Jun 18 08:23:53 EDT 2007

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Annual Artscape outdoor art exhibition in the Berkshires

2007/2008 CALL TO  ARTISTS 
“Reinvent and redefine the tradition of art in public spaces.”
ARTSCAPE and the CITY OF PITTSFIELD, MA
DEADLINE: JULY 13, 2007 
ABOUT ARTSCAPE AND THE CITY OF PITTSFIELD
The City of Pittsfield, the hub of culturally rich Berkshire County in 
western Massachusetts, is home to over 50 public art works in its downtown,
ranging 
from murals to site-specific installations. The mission of the City of 
Pittsfield’s Artscape program is to enhance the downtown’s character and
attract 
visitors by installing and promoting works of art in various outdoor
locations 
accessible to the public throughout the downtown area. The annual Artscape 
exhibition is a yearlong outdoor art show featuring work by regionally and 
nationally known artists.

A city of 45,000, Pittsfield has a vibrant cultural life and is home to the 
Berkshire Museum, Hancock Shaker Village, Barrington Stage Company, the 
Colonial Theatre, the Berkshire Opera Company, South Mountain Concerts, the
Berkshire 
Music School, the Berkshire Athenaeum, the Storefront Artist Project, and a 
variety of other cultural attractions. A "city in the country,", Pittsfield 
also features a winter ski resort, a state forest, two lakes, the Housatonic

River, and a National Audubon Society sanctuary within its city borders.

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Artscape Proposal Procedure
Artists proposing an existing or new work for public display are encouraged 
to visit the City of Pittsfield before submitting their proposal. Applicants

must take into account that the site is an urban outdoor environment. Please
be 
aware that sculptures and installations must meet safety requirements and be

able to withstand the effects of weather and public use over a yearlong
period. 
Insurance coverage for the artwork (protection against damage, theft or 
vandalism) is not provided. Liability insurance is provided by the City of 
Pittsfield. The exhibition of the work will be between October 2006 and
September 2007.
Selection Process:
Proposals are juried by an advisory committee composed of prominent
curators, 
artists, arts administrators and the City’s Director of Cultural Development

and Artscape member representatives. 
$500 Honorarium:

Recipients are granted financial support in the amount of $500 and some 
technical assistance to install work. Technical assistance is approved by
the 
Artscape committee on a project-by-project basis. Placement of all work is 
determined by the committee. Requests for site-specific locations must be
submitted in 
original proposal. 
Eligibility:
This program is open to all artists, nationally and internationally.
Artscape 
will not provide any housing or transportation. Artists living outside the 
local region have to make their own living and travel arrangements.
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2007-08 Artscape Call for Work Instructions
PROPOSAL CHECKLIST:
*   Current Resume 
*   References 
*   CD With Images (preferred) or slides 
*   CD (preferred) / Slide script 
*   Color Laser Copies, Photographs Or Digital Prints 
*   Proposal for work 
*   Self Addressed, Stamped Envelope (For Return Of Materials) 
*   Self Addressed Stamped Postcard (Optional) (notify you of receipt of 
proposal)
Current Resume: This should include information about education; exhibition 
history; awards, grants/residencies; and details of any published writings
or 
reviews about your work.
References: Please provide the names, addresses and telephone numbers of two

people who are familiar with your work. 
Ten Images on CD (or 35mm SLIDES):  Images should be of recent work, 
particularly if they relate to your proposal. (If submitting slides, be sure
to label 
each slide with your name, an arrow indicating orientation of the image, and
a 
number that corresponds to the slide script. Send slides in a clear plastic 
sleeve.) DO NOT SEND MORE THAN TEN IMAGES. ONLY THE FIRST TEN WILL BE
REVIEWED.
CD/ slide Script: Please send a list (printed hard copy) that corresponds to

the submitted images. For each image, include the title, date, materials and

dimensions and, if necessary, a brief description of the work.
1-5 Color Laser Copies, Photographs Or Digital Prints
These should be of images selected from the submitted images of existing
work 
available for exhibit. Do not send images of works that are not included on 
the script. Be sure to label each one with your name and a number that 
corresponds to the script.
SUBMISSION:
A brief description of the work that you would like to produce and exhibit. 
This can be a written description and/or a drawing, plan or rendering.
Please DO NOT send:
• materials larger than 8-1/2 x 11 inches
• original artwork
• large format transparencies
• video tapes
Self Addressed, Stamped Envelope: large enough to enclose all submitted 
materials and should have enough postage to cover return mailing.
Self Addressed Stamped Postcard (optional)
For notification that your proposal package was received, please enclose a 
self addressed, stamped postcard. 
Completed proposals must be received in the office of Cultural Development
at 
The Lichtenstein Center for the Arts by 5:00 pm on July 13, 2007.
Be sure to put your name, address and telephone number on all materials.
You can send your proposal by regular mail, Federal Express, UPS  or hand 
delivery (between 9:30 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday) to:
Artscape: 2007 Public Art Proposal
c/o Megan Whilden 
Director of Cultural Development
Office of Cultural Development
Lichtenstein Center 
28 Renne Avenue
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Telephone: 413-499-9348
Please do not send your proposal by registered mail or return receipt.

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