Tumblestone had always intended for Art to be a big part of the picture, and staged the grounds for that to happen... But with all tasks at hand, we had minimal time to spend on new projects.
This was up until a few years ago, when we made it a priority.
Since then, we have managed to incorperate/work with/feature quite a few pieces by a dozen or so artists...and now, looking to extend reach to find like minded artists that would love to be part of something special.
The vision is to have Art interlaced, and woven seamlessly throughout the whole festival/stages/processes/majority of the landscape...and the mind's of the collective/and/or attending.
This year we will be taking time/allocating energy/funds to create more pieces that we have haven't been able to get to in the past.
Besides that, We seek the interest of visionaries and artists alike: willing to participate, share, and create something insanely special.
This can be done in different ways: (see below)
*It's hard to say exactly which ones will be implemented, and which ones won't….It depends on interest/proposals/plan/funding/and/or time)
*To be determined by the applications.
Please take some time to consider showcasing some artwork at this year's Tumblestone.
We have some fruitful ideas and can't wait to execute them,plus more magic tenatively planned, and/or in the works... But are open to ideas/proposals form interested parties. We'd love for you to be a part of it this year :)
Artists can work on these pieces/ideas on their own/at home/on own time, or are welcome to spend time here/with us on the grounds throughout the spring/summer seasons... to hang/scavange/dream/experiment/flush out ideas/create/etc.
*The sooner we receive applications, the sooner we can get started on something amazing.
Below are examples of what we might be looking for/ to do/ open to (but not exclusively. If you have an idea that isn't there...Reach out, and let us know.)
Pieces can be permenant/semi-permenant/or removed after festival (stored for another year/ or taken post-festival)
a. Standalone outdoor art piece:
Open call /Open theme… made of any material…to be installed in the desired location. (sculpture of any medium, Wood, plastic, metal,masonary,mosiac,Paint on wood,other,etc.,etc. ...Maybe you have something already built/made,and be willing to set it up.
b. Solo sculpture Feature:
(lit, showcased and profiled) Made in any material…placed In desired/proposed location…To be installed and removed (if wanted) Maybe you have something already built…and be willing to set it up.
*Donation would be greatly accepted.
c. Group sculpture Feature:
(lit, showcased and profiled) made of any materials…to be placed in a selected location (depending on the piece)
To be left in /placed permanently, to become a part of the Tumblestone landscape…For guests to admire, for years to come. A plaque will be attached to commend the artist(s) for their contribution.
d. Group Structure:
(lit, showcased and profiled) made of any materials…to be placed in a selected location (depending on the piece) …to be left in/placed permanently, to become a part of the Tumblestone landscape…For guests to admire, for years to come. A plaque will be attached to commend the artist(s) for their contribution.
e. Visual Light Feature:
Structures, or Colorful lighting features, to be placed in key locations throughout the grounds, and stages…to engage,inspire,wonder of the passer's by.
Standalone/sculture/stills/light play/lighting effect/ etc. and most definitely moving, or interactive.
f. Graffiti:
We have been wanting to do this for a few years now… A large scale painting, or series of…Located along the faces of the main building (front ,back, or either side) other buildings/walls,or scattered throughout the grounds, and /or stages, and special areas.
Work with team(s) Or on your own…To create beautiful/colorful murals/Graffiti pieces. Done on-site, or on panel, and assembled just prior to the event.
g. Signage:
Signs of all kinds )…to be used for different purposes: For directions, marking important places, some for fun, and some for promotional. Made from different materials(depending on what's being made)To be installed all over the grounds, just prior to Festival.
h. Digital art gallery:
Artists can choose pieces, submit hi-res photos of a large painting, or artwork(s)/digital/analog
(* Hi-res scans of drawings, paintings, or digital media, film, animation, experimental, or whatever can be submitted as well )… to be projected and showcased on stages/in a special location(s) throughout the length festival (*at night)
*Details will need to be addressed… As could be a really decent opportunity for a lot of work to be showcased, for a lot of people…in a setting that's quite unreal, and different than anything else.
Submit some cool stuff. No theme, per se. No limit either…but hard to say exactly, until we know what we're dealing with for interest, and/or submissions.
i. Digital media for projections:
Film, video, loops, etc.. To be projected onto screens and objects...throughout both of the evenings.
Another way is a standalone installment that features video elements, in some sort of arrangements…to be placed in a desired location).
j. Water feature:
Fountain, of feature … to be installed for the event. Metalwork (of any kind)… Can be custom made, Or even donated(for use) by one willing (as a showcase piece) To be featured for the weekend event...removed just after. Or remain on the premises if the artist should feel the desire.
*The pond is just begging for something unique. And we think this could be an opportunity for something special, even if only for the weekend.
k. Design:
Design work of all kinds. Can work on anything (prototypes, concepts, painting, set design, props, large and/or small Sculptures, buildings, Auto CAD, web content, zine content, Artistic direction, and anything else one would be willing to do.
l. Stage props:
Work with designers, or aside from…designing and constructing various stage, and yard props… that will play a big part in creating a lush artistic saturation to this year's event.
Maybe you have something already built…and be willing to set it up.
m. Decorations:
Random decorations…to be scattered throughout the grounds.
Open call/open theme…in any material… to be placed wherever one wishes.
n. Building:
The general construction of miscellaneous projects. To work with, or aside from designers…designing and constructing whatever building projects, we can budget for.
o. Coordination:
With a lot in the works… Timelines will be important, as will the Coordination of projects…and where/when they are taking place. And offer assistance in dealing with problems, as they'd arise…and help deal with them, to get resolve.
p. Graphic Design:
Design work of all kinds... To be used for Posters/ Merch/ Print/ Posts/ ads/ promo/ web/ motion graphics/ animation/ etc.
q. Web Design/Upkeep/Maintenance:
We'd love to do more with our website. and keep things fresh, offer something cooler, get it up to date, be a little more streamline/effiencient, do more for the organization, and become more sufficient.
r. Other:
Describe in space given.
s.Proposal:
Propose an idea describing what you would need, and would it take to make happen.
t. Web/ Socials/ Zine CONTENT contributor:
Since we are looking for more ways to contribute,create/share spotlight with/for deserving artists...we thought it might be the time to revisit the idea of a Zine (which we put to sleep a few years back, due to printing costs vs. pricepoint to break even). (*which at the time was not worth it)
Instead of making/distributing printed copies, we'd make a shift to digital... producing exclusive original digital content to be distributed/featured on our website/socials/email/subscribers/etc. ...Offering high quality artistic substance for free, to all.
(Instead of via patreon or other paid members only platform)
The reach/opportunities would be greater as well...for the contributors/featured/promos/sponsors/etc.
We are seeking contributors to create content for quarterly editions.
Writers:
(Short Story/Poetry/Musings/Reviews/Interviews/assembly/proof read/Other) *to contribute/ and/or be featured.
Artists:
(Painters/Illustrators/Graphics/Layouts/Cartoonists/other/etc./etc.)(Digital/or analog)
*to contribute/ and/or be featured.
Photographers:
To contribute/ capture for features/ and/or be featured.
Marketing/Relations/Ads:
*In order to make this option happen... Sponsors, and/or Ad revenue would be key to kick start this publication off right, and with the help from a few... could easily become sufficient enough to carry on, and allowing us to do some good, and/or produce something really cool.
We seek the assistance of someone that may,or may not have experience/but be able to work with a team,or solo to try to locate potential sponsors/revenue, and facilitate discussions/ arrangements/and/or deals/etc.