Entry Guidelines
Artist must be 18 years of age or older.
Sculpture must be:
- Original, high quality work of art
- Three-dimensional
- Suitable for outdoor installation and able to be structurally secured to a concrete pad
- Capable of withstanding adverse weather conditions, high-traffic areas, and be safe for children
- Suitable for family viewing
Works deemed unsafe, overly fragile, or otherwise unsuitable will not be considered for the exhibition.
Size Limitations: No work can exceed 15 feet in height or weigh more than 500 pounds. If you would like to enter a larger piece and are able to provide your own equipment for installation, please contact us for authorization prior to submission of this form.
Deadlines
Application due date: August 23, 2024
Artist notification: No later than September 20, 2024
Installation of sculptures: Prefer installation within 30 days after notification (dates to be determined)
Fees
Entry fee: $25 (Entry limit - three sculptures per artist. Entry fee of $25 covers all three entries)
Judging Criteria
Artistic quality, aesthetics, consistency of theme, general standards of decency, appropriateness to the diversity of the community.
Sculptures will be insured by the City of Danville for the duration of the exhibit. The City of Danville will provide limited equipment and personnel to facilitate installation on site. Sales of sculptures are actively encouraged. A 20% commission will go to the Danville Art Trail on all works sold as a result of the exhibit. All sculptures must remain on site during the period of display (24 months). Artists will be notified no later than 9/20/24, if their work has been selected. Installation of Sculptures is planned for October - November 2024 (dates to be determined). Artist will receive an $2,400 honorarium for each piece of art selected for the Art Trail.
Artist Responsibilities
- Artist must be present during the installation of the sculpture
- Artist must allow use of their likeness and biographical information for publicity purposes by Danville Parks and Recreation
- Transportation arrangements are the responsibility of the artist