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By Southern Oregon Artists Resource, 2007 contributed posts
View all Southern Oregon Artists Resource's posts. About the author: SOAR: The Southern Oregon Artist's Resource is a directory of Southern Oregon artists, artisans and those who serve them and calendar of their art events, and Art Matters!, our blog posting Southern Oregon art events and matters of interest to artists, enthusiasts and patrons of the arts near and far. SOAR was created and is maintained by art advocate and web designer Hannah West in Jacksonville, Oregon to promote our diverse and talented arts community to our visitors and the rest of the world.
By Southern Oregon Artists Resource, 2007 contributed posts
View all Southern Oregon Artists Resource's posts. About the author: SOAR: The Southern Oregon Artist's Resource is a directory of Southern Oregon artists, artisans and those who serve them and calendar of their art events, and Art Matters!, our blog posting Southern Oregon art events and matters of interest to artists, enthusiasts and patrons of the arts near and far. SOAR was created and is maintained by art advocate and web designer Hannah West in Jacksonville, Oregon to promote our diverse and talented arts community to our visitors and the rest of the world.
FRESH PAINT SILENT AUCTION FOR RUCH SCHOOL
What’s the first thing that gets cut when schools face a budget squeeze?
We invite you to support Ruch Outdoor Community School by purchasing a $25 ticket (either Friday, June 23rd 7pm to 9pm and/or Friday July 14th, 7pm to 9pm to join us in the Applegate River Lavender barn for a fun-filled evening of food, wine, music and art. The barn will be filled with paintings created by regional artists who painted all over the Applegate Valley during a one-day plein-air quick paint earlier in the day. You read that correctly — all the paintings will be less than 8 hours old.
There will also be a few select works created by Ruch School students included in the auction. All of the pieces will be available for you to bid on (via anonymous silent auction) while you meet the artists, nibble on tasty appetizers and sip local wine.
The net proceeds of the auction and ticket sales will be donated to fund 2023-2024 art programs at Ruch School. Your participation in this event will help the school maintain vibrant creative experiences for their students.
Please support art programs at Ruch school
As a “community school”, learning opportunities multiply when students dig into their surrounding environment, repositioned to take a closer look at the social, environmental, and economic issues at play.Ruch School students embark on local projects that have tangible results and observable outcomes.
Can’t Come But You Want to Support Ruch School?
If you think this is a great idea but life is too busy to make it to one of the receptions you can donate directly to Ruch School art programs funds by following the June 23rd ticket page or the July 14th ticket page. Just click on the “Get Tickets” orange box to see donation opportunities.
Would You Like to Help Sponsor this Event?
That would be great! Just fill out the form below and tell us how you would like to help (donate food, wine. $ or ?) or you can click on the June 23rd ticket page or the July 14th ticket page, click on the “Get Tickets” orange box to see sponsorship opportunities.
Would You Like to Volunteer to Help with the Event?
That would also be great – use the form below or contact information to let us know how you would like to help.
By Southern Oregon Artists Resource, 2007 contributed posts
View all Southern Oregon Artists Resource's posts. About the author: SOAR: The Southern Oregon Artist's Resource is a directory of Southern Oregon artists, artisans and those who serve them and calendar of their art events, and Art Matters!, our blog posting Southern Oregon art events and matters of interest to artists, enthusiasts and patrons of the arts near and far. SOAR was created and is maintained by art advocate and web designer Hannah West in Jacksonville, Oregon to promote our diverse and talented arts community to our visitors and the rest of the world.
PLEIN AIR QUICK PAINT FOR RUCH OUTDOOR COMMUNITY SCHOOL
What’s the first thing that gets cut when schools face a budget squeeze?
(TIME/PLACE CLARIFICATION – this event has a starting time of 8am but you can start anytime and anywhere – the goal is to show up at our barn (375 Hamilton Road, Jacksonville, OR) sometime between 4pm and 6pm with fresh art for the reception that evening)
There is no cost for artists to participate and you are welcome to join us for food, wine and stories at the Fresh Paint Reception and Silent Auction at 7pm – also at no cost to you.
Please support art programs at RUCH OUTDOOR COMMUNITY SCHOOL
As a “community school”, learning opportunities multiply when students dig into their surrounding environment, repositioned to take a closer look at the social, environmental, and economic issues at play. Ruch Outdoor Community School students embark on local projects that have tangible results and observable outcomes.
Where Do I Paint?
We are encouraging folks to paint in the Applegate Valley, which is just 10 minutes outside of Jacksonville, OR. Here are some great resources.
Here’s how the plein air quick paint for river school works
Summary:
The goal of the Quick Paint is to raise money for Ruch Outdoor Community School by selling plein air paintings (created earlier in the day) at The Fresh Art Reception and Silent Auction. Reception tickets sales also donated to the school.
You start when and where you want. We’re encouraging people to paint in the Applegate Valley, but it’s up to you. We want what is most convenient for you.
You are very welcome to paint at our lavender farm as many others have in the past. We will also be serving as a “friendly port” for all artists who need a snack, drinks and or to get out of the heat. Please let us know if you plan to paint here so we have sufficient supplies.
Stop painting at 4pm and deliver your fresh creations to our barn at 375 Hamilton Road in Ruch by 6pm. (mailing address is Jacksonville).
Put your name, contact info, and auction reserve price on the back of each painting.
You receive 80% of the auction sale price – 20% is donated to Ruch School.
You are welcome to stay and enjoy the reception/auction at no charge.
Any unsold works at the auction will continue to be for sale for the rest of the weekend – you can adjust the reserve price if you wish.
ALL paintings remain in our barn through Sunday at 5pm.
Artists Must Agree to:
Start and finish your painting on the day of the event – finish by 4pm. There is no starting check-in or starting event. You can start where and when you like. There is also no authentication process for validating “same day” status of your work – we trust you.
Deliver your completed work to our barn (375 Hamilton Road in Ruch) by 6pm.
Help us display the art. The simplest solution is to find a way that it can be hung (we have lots of space to hang on) or bring an easel (standing or table).
Write your name and contact information on the back of the painting along with your “reserve” lowest acceptable price.
Paintings will then be sold via silent auction during the evening reception. If they do not sell at auction, they will remain on sale for the next two days in our barn during the lavender festival. You can adjust your reserve price for the festival days.
20% of the painting sale will be donated to Ruch School and 80% will go to the artist.
Paintings must remain in the barn for the remainder of the Lavender Festival – until 5pm Sunday night.
Any paintings that do not sell during the auction will remain on sale during the next two days as thousands of people will be attending the Southern Oregon Lavender Festival.
Paintings can be picked up anytime after 5pm Sunday. We can arrange to ship a painting (at cost) if it is a hardship to return to our farm for out of town participants.
Artists are encouraged to:
Attend the Fresh Painting Reception and Silent Auction at no charge – you will be guests of honor. The event is VERY casual and attendees showing up with paint on their clothes will be celebrated. There will be hors d’oeuvre and one glass of wine included – cash bar after that.
Meet and greet enthusiastic silent auction attendees and members of Ruch school.
Price paintings at an “accessible” level to encourage generous bidding. We have purposely set the rates to encourage giving to the school.
This is a non-juried, open event and we encourage artists of all levels to participate. There is not really any competitive aspect to the event.
While we refer to the event as “plein-air” we are pretty open to any artist that wants to contribute and help Ruch School.
Artists are encouraged to paint in the Applegate Valley but again, there are no hard rules for this. FYI, there will be six lavender fields in vibrant bloom on the day of this event. 🙂
We will provide snacks and drinks for any artists that want to paint at our farm or to swing by during the day. If you are coming, or think you might, please let us know. Artists will also have access to rest areas and bathrooms in our air conditioned house.
If the paintings do not sell, they will remain on sale during the remainder of the Lavender Festival where many people may purchase them.
Artists will receive their payment within 7 days of the event but we will do our best process and pay transactions during the reception.
We understand that there are very real expenses for you to participate in this fundraising event and we greatly appreciate your efforts.
Please fill out the form below or call/text Rob Rustad at 831-521-5344 or email [email protected].
I’m Interested in your quick paint event and reception for Ruch School art programs
Which date, June 23rd and/or July 14th, do you intend to paint?
Where you intend to paint? Artists at our farm will have food, drink, inside restrooms/rest areas – please let us know if you intend to paint here or stop by so we have enough supplies. 🙂
Can you deliver your painting to our barn from 4pm to 6pm on the day of the event?
Do you plan to attend the reception at 7pm? You (the artist) do not have to buy a ticket. There will be music, hors d’oeuvres and you will you will receive a ticket for a glass of wine – cash bar after that.
Will you have a guest/s with you at the reception?
Can you please tell us what your approximate reserve price will be for the auction? (artist receives 80% and school receives 20% – many reception ticket buyers have asked how much the paintings will be) NameEmailMessage Send
By Southern Oregon Artists Resource, 2007 contributed posts
View all Southern Oregon Artists Resource's posts. About the author: SOAR: The Southern Oregon Artist's Resource is a directory of Southern Oregon artists, artisans and those who serve them and calendar of their art events, and Art Matters!, our blog posting Southern Oregon art events and matters of interest to artists, enthusiasts and patrons of the arts near and far. SOAR was created and is maintained by art advocate and web designer Hannah West in Jacksonville, Oregon to promote our diverse and talented arts community to our visitors and the rest of the world.
Celebrating the Siskiyou Crest: A Festival of Art, Culture, and Science
All submissions must use as subject matter the wild nature of the Siskiyou Crest. See the application form and Facebook page for more details. Deadline to apply: May 1, 2023 www.siskiyoucrestcoalition.org/festival On Facebook: “Celebrating the Siskiyou Crest” For more information or answers to questions, contact Diana Coogle at [email protected]
Festival produced by the Siskiyou Crest Coalition to showcase the inspirational beauty and ecological significance of the Siskiyou Crest
By Southern Oregon Artists Resource, 2007 contributed posts
View all Southern Oregon Artists Resource's posts. About the author: SOAR: The Southern Oregon Artist's Resource is a directory of Southern Oregon artists, artisans and those who serve them and calendar of their art events, and Art Matters!, our blog posting Southern Oregon art events and matters of interest to artists, enthusiasts and patrons of the arts near and far. SOAR was created and is maintained by art advocate and web designer Hannah West in Jacksonville, Oregon to promote our diverse and talented arts community to our visitors and the rest of the world.
Ashland Galleries December Visual Arts News December = Art Opportunities
We’re excited to share a handful of fun and diverse art opportunities that are being offered this month to foster your inner creativity.
Michael Lynn Adams How To Compose Art Using Harmonic Symmetry Ongoing (Online)
Join Michael Lynn Adams to learn more about the process of incorporating harmonic symmetry. Because creating realist paintings is not always intuitive, Michael often uses harmonic symmetry to develop his compositions both on and off the canvas.
For those who are interested in taking a look, please click here for more information.
Michael Lynn Adams, Tangerine On Old Books, Oil on Canvas
Grants Pass Museum of Art Faux Fun and 6×6 Deadline: Saturday, January 14
Support the Grants Pass Museum of Art and display artwork in their Winter Exhibition, taking place from January 20 – February 18.
Faux Fun: Create a copy of a masterwork with your own twist! Masterworks should be well known so that viewers are able to understand the ‘spoof’ of it. The museum has even provided a list of recommendations for inspiration.
6×6: Create a 6”x6” artwork for auction! Artists can create as many artworks as they wish to donate and both 2D and 3D artwork is welcome. Please do not modify the size or edges or create parts that stick out beyond 6”x6”.
For those who are interested in participating, please click here for more information.
Kristen O’Neill, Starry Night Over Grants Pass, Acrylic
Fiber Arts Collective Felting Class with Corbin Brashear Saturday, January 14, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Join Fiber Arts Collective and Corbin Brashear to explore and learn more about the technique of needle felting, a dry method using a special needle, loose wool, and a foam surface to create fun and whimsical sculptures.
For those who are interested in participating, please click here for more information.
Corbin Brashear, Untitled, Wool Felt
Ashland Gallery Association Renew Your Membership or Become a Member!
Deadline: Sunday, January 15 Renew your membership or become a member of the Ashland Gallery Association! Benefits include everything from an ad listing in the printed Gallery Guide, a listing on the website, eligibility to participate in special events such as A Taste of Ashland and Ashland Open Studio Tour, daily social media promotion, and so much more.
For more information, to renew your membership, or to become a member, please click here.
The Southern Oregon Guild of Artists & Artisans announces a Holiday Open House on Wednesday, December 21 from 2-4pm at the Guild Gallery & Art Center in Kerby, OR.
Call for proposals for 2023 Creative Community Programming!
Attached is a square graphic I made to promote this and below is a link where folks can submit proposals to us. We are excited to hear new ideas and schedule classes for 2023 🙂
By Southern Oregon Artists Resource, 2007 contributed posts
View all Southern Oregon Artists Resource's posts. About the author: SOAR: The Southern Oregon Artist's Resource is a directory of Southern Oregon artists, artisans and those who serve them and calendar of their art events, and Art Matters!, our blog posting Southern Oregon art events and matters of interest to artists, enthusiasts and patrons of the arts near and far. SOAR was created and is maintained by art advocate and web designer Hannah West in Jacksonville, Oregon to promote our diverse and talented arts community to our visitors and the rest of the world.
Apply Now! Priority Consideration Deadline: Monday, December 12
Untitled sculpture by Jessi Eaton Shields
The Priority Consideration Deadline to apply and present creative work at the 2023 Oregon Fringe Festival is Monday, December 12, 2022.
Students, local artists, national artists, and international artists are ALL encouraged to apply! Our roster includes music, theatre, visual art, film, dance, spoken word, and MORE. Not only is this a fantastic opportunity to present something to a fun and diverse audience, but it’s also an opportunity to experiment with new ideas and concepts. Even more exciting, we will also offer up to three $1,000.00 honoraria to non-student artists whose creative work is boundary-breaking, unconventional, excites discussion, and explores different perspectives of a held position, principle, and/or belief.
Festival Dates: Wednesday, April 26 – Sunday, April 30, 2023 Priority Consideration Deadline: Monday, December 12, 2022 Regular Consideration Deadline: Monday, December 26, 2022 Late Consideration Deadline: Monday, January 9, 2023
To be considered for an honorarium, applications must be submitted by the Priority Consideration Deadline.
For more information and access to the application, please click here. For questions, please contact us at [email protected].
Artist Credit: Sculpture/4D Collective Image Credit: Marvin Walder
By Southern Oregon Artists Resource, 2007 contributed posts
View all Southern Oregon Artists Resource's posts. About the author: SOAR: The Southern Oregon Artist's Resource is a directory of Southern Oregon artists, artisans and those who serve them and calendar of their art events, and Art Matters!, our blog posting Southern Oregon art events and matters of interest to artists, enthusiasts and patrons of the arts near and far. SOAR was created and is maintained by art advocate and web designer Hannah West in Jacksonville, Oregon to promote our diverse and talented arts community to our visitors and the rest of the world.
The deadline for Innovate Grant’s Fall Cycle is Thursday, December 15, 2022. Have you applied yet? Now is the perfect time to share your work, so why wait?
Innovate Grant awards (2) $550.00 grants each quarter to one Visual Artist and one Photographer. In addition, (6) honorable mentions (3 in art and 3 in photo), will be featured and recognized on our website and join a growing community of vibrant and talented artists. Innovate Grant’s commitment extends beyond the grant cycle by promoting the work of selected winners and honorable mentions into the future. We’ve simplified the grant process so that artists and photographers can focus on making their innovative work. The work should speak for itself and our application reflects that.
How to Apply:
All media and genres are accepted. All applicants (visual artists and photographers) 18+ years and older, from all around the world, are eligible to apply. All applicants retain the right to the work they submit. Apply today at https://innovateartistgrants.org
By Southern Oregon Artists Resource, 2007 contributed posts
View all Southern Oregon Artists Resource's posts. About the author: SOAR: The Southern Oregon Artist's Resource is a directory of Southern Oregon artists, artisans and those who serve them and calendar of their art events, and Art Matters!, our blog posting Southern Oregon art events and matters of interest to artists, enthusiasts and patrons of the arts near and far. SOAR was created and is maintained by art advocate and web designer Hannah West in Jacksonville, Oregon to promote our diverse and talented arts community to our visitors and the rest of the world.
December 2022 List of Artist Calls | Deadlines Through February 2023
December 11, 2022 – SUBMISSIONS OPEN ALL GENRES: DC INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL
DCIFF’s eclectic, ambitious, much-loved program mixes art, action, experimental, animation and mixed-genre works judged by peers. Our storied history is of cutting edge work on every subject from every country with every budget and subject imaginable. Since our 20th anniversary, we have increased opportunities for artists and audiences to interact, converse and share ideas. DCIFF2023: March 1-5. Application Fee. Details:http://dciff-indie.org/submissions OR [email protected]
December 11, 2022 – NYC4PA | BLACK & WHITE
The New York Center for Photographic Art (NYC4PA) invites photographers world-wide to submit images using any photographic process (print, image transfer, emulsion transfer, encaustic, black and white, etc.). Winners will receive $4,000 in cash awards, be featured in the NYC4PA Online Gallery and in the BLACK and WHITE catalog. The Grand Prize winning image will be posted on the NYC4PA home page. Entry Fee. Details:http://bit.ly/3Vk16ri
December 12, 2022 – ART STREET MONTHLY ILLUSTRATION CONTEST
The theme for ART street Monthly Illustration Contest for November is “Anthropomorphism”. This time, you can anthropomorphize anything you would like to! Please try anthropomorphizing things with unique features from the daily use items such as stationeries, cosmetics, foods and electric appliances to living things such as animals and plants! No Entry Fee. Details:http://bit.ly/3UA0NIf
December 13, 2022 – TASTE PHOTO AWARDS: FOOD, FASHION AND TRAVEL PHOTO CONTEST
Photographers are invited to submit their work to this year’s TASTE Food, Fashion, Travel & Lifestyle Photography Awards, a juried contest celebrating images of Food, Wine & Spirits, Fashion & Design, Travel, Health & Exercise. Entry Fee. Details:http://www.TastePhotoAwards.com
December 13, 2022 – SONY FUTURE FILMMAKER AWARDS
Established by Creo and sponsored by Sony, the Sony Future Filmmaker Awards is a major new annual awards program for short films devoted to supporting and elevating independent filmmakers and creators from across the globe. No Entry Fee. Details:http://bit.ly/3AJ6sUT
December 15, 2022 – 🍁 CALL FOR ART + PHOTO | $550.00 INNOVATE GRANTS
FALL 2022 OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS — Innovate Grant awards (2) $550.00 grants each quarter, to one Visual Artist and one Photographer. In addition, (6) honorable mentions (3 in art and 3 in photo), will be featured and recognized on our website and join a growing community of vibrant and talented artists. For more information and to apply visit our website. Entry Fee. Details:http://innovateartistgrants.org
December 15, 2022 – 2023 NORTH CHARLESTON ARTS FEST POSTER DESIGN COMPETITION
The City of North Charleston is calling upon South Carolina visual artists to participate in the 40th Annual North Charleston Arts Fest Poster Design Competition. The winning piece will become the official poster design of the 2023 North Charleston Arts Fest (5/3-7), receive a $500 purchase award and a solo exhibition at Park Circle Gallery during May 2023. No Entry Fee. Details: 843-740-5854 OR http://bit.ly/3yFmpcY OR [email protected]
December 16, 2022 – 2023 MINOTAUR FIRST CRIME NOVEL COMPETITION
The competition is sponsored by Minotaur Books and Mystery Writers of America. You may submit only one manuscript (no less than 220 typewritten pages or approximately 60,000 words) written in the English language. Murder or another serious crime or crimes is at the heart of the story. Only electronic submissions, uploaded through the online entry form, will be considered. No Entry Fee. Details:http://bit.ly/3O8w0j7
January 01, 2023 – BREAKING GROUND: ART ABOUT THE EARTH
Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center invites emerging and established artists to submit original artworks to ‘Breaking Ground: Art about the Earth’. All media will be considered, including painting, printmaking, sculpture, performance, glass, fiber, digital, photography, installation, mixed media, and new genres. This exhibition will be open to the public from February 10 – April 23, 2023. Entry Fee. Details: 410-326-4640 OR http://annmariegarden.wufoo.com/forms/breaking-ground-art-about-the-earth OR [email protected]
January 11, 2023 – LENS 2023 CALL FOR ENTRY
Perspective Gallery is pleased to announce LENS 2023, our 13th annual, juried, international exhibition of fine art photography. We are honored to have Crista Dix, Executive Director, Griffin Museum of Photography, Winchester, MA, as Juror. Photographers are invited to submit work for possible inclusion in the exhibition. All subject matter and photographic processes are welcome. Entry Fee. Details: 847-372-0734 OR http://perspectivegallery.org/ OR [email protected]
January 12, 2023 – THE FUTURE GENERATION 2023
Enter the Portrait Society of America’s 3rd annual Future Generation Competition for artists ages 18-25 years old. Top 4 awards receive cash and prizes plus recognition in International Artist magazine, the Portrait Society’s journal, website and social media pages. Entry fee is $25 for up to 3 entries. Subject of the work should focus on the human figure (portrait or figurative). Entry Fee. Details: 850-878-9996 OR http://www.portraitsociety.org/the-future-generation OR [email protected]
January 15, 2023 – THE 6TH NTD INTERNATIONAL FIGURE PAINTING COMPETITION
The 6th NTD International Figure Painting Competition (NIFPC) , committed to promoting the pure beauty, pure goodness, and pure authenticity of the realism oil painting — calls for entry. The goal of NIFPC is to help artists retrieve the traditional artistic value with compassion. We welcome works that convey traditional values, and positive ideals such as beauty, compassion, and righteousness. Entry Fee. Details: 888-477-9228 OR http://oilpainting.ntdtv.com/ OR [email protected]
January 31, 2023 – TOYOTA DREAM CAR USA ART CONTEST FOR KIDS, 4 15 YRS
Submissions of original artworks by U.S. youth drawn on paper (using crayons, colored pencils, ink pens, markers, and/or paint) or drawn digitally are being accepted now through January 31, 2023. Enter online or by mail. For official rules, artwork guidelines, and cash prizes, visit the website. No Entry Fee. Details: 213-537-4483 OR http://bit.ly/3Dxdjlv OR [email protected]
February 13, 2023 – NIKON PHOTO CONTEST 2022 2023
There are two competitions: Photo Competition and Short Film Competition. • PHOTO COMPETITION Theme: “Beloved”. Entrants may submit single images and photo stories (2-5 images per story). • SHORT FILM COMPETITION Theme: “Next Steps”. Two categories: Short Film Category – 180 to 300 second long video Super Short Film Category – 20 to 40 second long video No Entry Fee. Details:http://bit.ly/3jnGolX
February 16, 2023 – WORLD OF WEARABLEART DESIGN COMPETITION 2023
World of WearableArt (WOW) is an internationally renowned design competition that attracts entries from over 40 countries. Anything that is wearable art can find a place on the stage, as long as it is original, innovative and well executed. There are six section themes: • Aotearoa • Avant-Garde • Open • Gold • Bizarre Bra • Mars & Beyond No Entry Fee. Details:http://bit.ly/3RYy4v9
February 28, 2023 – THE EVIDENT IMAGE OF THE YEAR–SCIENTIFIC MICROSCOPY AWARD
The competition is held by Evident Corporation based in Tokyo, Japan. Each participant may submit up to three images taken with a light microscope. Images taken with an electron microscope are not eligible. No Entry Fee. Details:http://bit.ly/3UJc7lq
By Southern Oregon Artists Resource, 2007 contributed posts
View all Southern Oregon Artists Resource's posts. About the author: SOAR: The Southern Oregon Artist's Resource is a directory of Southern Oregon artists, artisans and those who serve them and calendar of their art events, and Art Matters!, our blog posting Southern Oregon art events and matters of interest to artists, enthusiasts and patrons of the arts near and far. SOAR was created and is maintained by art advocate and web designer Hannah West in Jacksonville, Oregon to promote our diverse and talented arts community to our visitors and the rest of the world.
The City of Happy Valley seeks to acquire a permanent, larger-scale sculpture for placement at the Veterans Memorial Park located at Happy Valley City Hall, 16000 SE Misty Drive, Happy Valley, OR 97086.
Applications are welcomed from people of all backgrounds and abilities. The sculpture selection panel is particularly interested in receiving submissions from artists with a veteran background and/or who live in the Pacific Northwest. Applicants are requested to creatively interpret the project theme, “A Soldier’s Journey”. Both existing artwork and conceptual designs are welcome.
The City of Happy Valley has pledged to create a welcoming transition for returning veterans and their families. Advancing this commitment, the City seeks to acquire a permanent, larger-scale sculpture that depicts the theme of “A Soldier’s Journey”.
Selected artwork will be displayed at the Veterans Memorial Park located at Happy Valley City Hall (16000 SE Misty Drive, Happy Valley, OR 97086). Artwork placement will help to facilitate meaningful spaces to experience grief, healing, remembrance, and celebration.
Community Context
The City of Happy Valley is a thriving, multicultural community of 25,738 neighbors. Many residents identify as Asian (25%), of two or more races (7.8%), and/or Hispanic or Latino (4.3%). Moreover, our beautiful nature areas, safe neighborhoods, and strong business community contribute to making Happy Valley a wonderful place to call home.
Happy Valley is also home to a vibrant veteran community. Approximately 6.3% of adults in Happy Valley are veterans. Within our veteran population, 6.2% of veterans are women, 15.1% identify as a race/ethnicity other than white alone, 20.7% experience some form of disability, 55% are aged 55 or older. See more demographics here!
Location Description
Emphasizing the centrality of veterans in our community, Veterans Memorial Park is located at Happy Valley City Hall, approximately halfway between Willamette National Cemetery and Camp Withycombe, an active National Guard facility.
Dedicated in 2021, Veterans Memorial Park honors veterans of all armed service branches. The memorial space features a walking path flanked by benches, lit flagpoles, and branch flags to honor each service branch. The walking path leads visitors into a larger stone labyrinth, which symbolizes a “Walk with Veterans.”
Selected artwork will be installed in a greenspace east of the existing stone labyrinth. Artwork will be highly visible from within the labyrinth, as well as from City Hall, 162nd Ave, and a commercial center on the opposite side of 162nd Ave. In the future, the City plans to construct a second phase of the Veterans Memorial project which will include a new concrete sidewalk between the stone labyrinth and 162nd Ave, increasing pedestrian access to the memorial and allowing visitors to more closely interact with selected artwork.
Artwork Theme/Guidance
Artwork should creatively interpret the theme, “A Soldier’s Journey.” Within this theme, please consider an element or component to represent the community’s role in, and responsibility to, support soldiers and veterans.
Secondary to the project theme, the sculpture selection panel is particularly interested in submissions that include the following elements:
Artwork that is “simple, symbolic, and solemn.”
Artwork that invites viewers to symbolically walk through or experience what our veterans have experienced.
Artwork that both honors veterans and inspires future generations to contemplate military service.
Artwork that contains interactive elements, such as artwork that can be touched, engages its larger environment, or tells a larger story when viewed in full relief.
The sculpture selection panel will consider both conceptual artwork (proposed designs) and existing artwork (ready for purchase). The panel may, at its discretion, request if an artist is willing to modify their design to incorporate additional feedback from the selection panel.
Technical and Installation Specifications
Artwork must be fabricated in durable, permanent, outdoor media. Artwork must require minimal maintenance and withstand the effects of weather, be as resistant as possible to vandalism, and be able to safely withstand pedestrian contact.
Selected artwork must be fitted, prior to delivery, with a ¼-inch (minimum) steel plate. This plate is the “artwork base” and will be used to weld the artwork to a City-provided display pad. Whereas steel is the preferred artwork base material, alternative materials and structures may be accommodated. Artists who wish to use an alternative base material/structure must contact Jaimie Lorenzini, 503-886-8428, [email protected] prior to applying.
The City will design and construct the display pad according to the artist-provided dimensions of the artwork base. The selected artist will be required to work with a professional welder, provided by the City, to permanently place the sculpture on the display pad.
How to Apply
Artists may submit up to three concepts for consideration. To submit your artwork, an online submission must be completed through the website CaFE. First time users of CaFE will be prompted to create an account. When developing your submission, please be prepared to provide:
Artist contact information
Artwork information, including artwork dimensions, base dimensions, total weight, and materials used. Artists may submit up to three artworks for consideration.
A short description about how each artwork interprets the theme of “A Soldier’s Journey”.
An image of each sculpture submitted. Images should accurately represent the sculpture in scale, media, and color. Photos/drawings/sketches/renderings must be in digital form.
If proposed artwork is conceptual, how long will it take to complete the sculpture, if a contract is awarded?
Price of each sculpture
Optional:
Demographic information.
Resume/CV detailing outdoor sculpture experience, including two references.
A one-page maximum typed letter of interest outlining your qualifications for and interest in the project, as well as the general idea for your approach.
A video tutorial is available to assist you in completing an application. In this tutorial, program staff completes a sample application and explains the submission process. The City may assist in language translation and accept non-digital applications by request.
Project Budget
The maximum total budget for sculpture acquisition is $50,000, including design, construction, any necessary engineering drawings, subcontractors, delivery, and travel. These costs should be reflected in the price of the sculpture.
The selected artist will receive half of the sculpture acquisition price upon execution of a contract with the City of Happy Valley. The artist will receive the outstanding balance of the sculpture acquisition price upon delivery of the completed artwork.
In addition to the artwork budget, the City will pay up to $6,300 to construct a sculpture display pad, provide professional art installation, and interpretative signage.
Timeline
December 29, 2022
Deadline for sculpture submissions.
January 9, 2023
Sculpture selection panel to evaluate artwork.
January 16, 2023
Artists are notified of selection status. City will offer contract to selected artist.
Feb. or March 13, 2023
Selected artist may be invited to attend a brief meeting with the selection panel.
Late Summer – Fall
Target installation of completed artwork.
TBD
Public event to dedicate completed artwork in Veterans Memorial Park.
Selection Process
Selection for this project will be made by a panel comprised of local veterans and stakeholders representing local parks and public art advisory committees. The selection panel will evaluate submissions based on artistic merit, the artist’s experience, and the artist’s ability to work in large scale. The panel may, at its discretion, request if an artist is willing to modify their design to incorporate additional feedback from the selection panel.
Artists will be notified of selection status the week of January 16, 2023. The selected artist will be offered a contract with the City of Happy Valley to commission or purchase the artwork. If the selection panel has requested an artist modify their concept, then the artist will be invited to present revised designs at the panel’s next meeting in mid-January.
Resource Toolbox
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This opportunity is open to all artists who reside in the United States or U.S. Territories. Artists identifying with a racial, ethnic, cultural, sexual, gender, economic, or ability minority are strongly encouraged to apply. The sculpture selection panel is particularly interested in receiving submissions from artists with a veteran background and/or who live in the Pacific Northwest.
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