Call to ArtistsPima community College's East Campus, located at 8181 E. Irvington Road, is announcing a unique exhibition opportunity for three-dimensional artists. The campus' Sculpture-On-Campus program is a loaned sculpture program that provides artists with an impressive institutional venue for the presentation of contemporary outdoor sculptural works of art. Each piece will be displayed on the campus and will be protected by insurance provided by the institution. Through this program, artists are given the opportunity to exhibit their art to the general public in an educational setting as part of a partnership that turns the East Campus into an exciting extension of the artist's studio. This designated venue for viewing and appreciating public sculpture also establishes a much-needed art resource for eastside residents. Sitting on almost 58 acres in the Pantano and Irvington Roads area, the campus is adjacent to the Fred Enke Golf Course, Lincoln Regional Park, the Atturbury Bird Sanctuary, and the City of Tucson's Clements Recreational Center. Surrounded by natural Sonoran vegetation, it maintains a relaxed, comfortable college atmosphere, with buildings clustered around several small patios and shaded courtyards. The campus enrolls almost 6,000 students, and the newly renovated Library/Student Center supports an active Student Life office that assures students a variety of opportunities to enhance their personal success. While many sites have already been identified, artists may propose additional locations throughout campus to install their work. Cement pads have been poured in some highly visible areas, but many other opportunities exist for placement in locations that support high visual contact. For example, installation along an extended walkway or paseo to the south of campus should be considered an excellent place for display. A variety of courtyards, open spaces, and interior settings may also be suitable for specific works of art. Each sculpture will provide a focal point for aesthetic and cultural enrichment and will be chosen to inspire the rich academic and community discourse inherent to campus life. Diversity of materials, form, and expressive ideology are valued components of the total program. Sculpture-On-Campus is intended to engage visitors and students alike while increasing the profile and recognition of the importance of three-dimensional art in the region. The artist will commit to having the piece on display for a minimum of 18 months, unless sold to a patron. The artist is responsible for providing sufficient anchoring hardware for the artwork and for working with physical plant personnel to finalize the installation process. Selected artists are encouraged to participate in a formal presentation/discussion of their work for art students, employees, and the general public. A stipend for this presentation will be made available prior to the placement of the artwork, through the college's Student Development area.
Potential applicants are asked to submit four to six slides/digitally formatted reproductions of the artwork that is being considered and a resume with contact information to a six-member selection committee. The committee is comprised of two art faculty, two staff, and one PCC administrator, and the EC student body president. Interested artists are asked to submit the following items before March, 28, 2008 at 4:45 pm:
Applications may be mailed or delivered by deadline to:
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