CALL FOR SCULPTURES
Oxford Free Public Library
Oxford, Massachusetts
Call for large-scale works to exhibit at the Oxford Free Public Library in Oxford, Massachusetts. $800.00 stipend per sculpture. Depending on size and nature up to six sculptures will be selected.
Exhibition period: June 18 – December 4, 2022.
Gloria D. Hall, co-founder and project director of Art in the Park, Worcester in conjunction with Librarian Brittany McDougall and the library’s trustees will present Art in the Yard 2022 at the Oxford Free Public Library. The exhibit is designed to enhance the library experience, bring public art to the citizens of Oxford, and provide an opportunity for artists to showcase their work.
Deadline for Submission: April 14, 2022
ELIGIBILITY: Sculptors 18 years and older that create for outdoor installations.
SITE AND OCCUPANT DESCRIPTION
The cultural landscape of the site - a sand-colored brick two-story Queen Anne Style building, a manicured lawn, and several large oak trees - sits on three-quarters of an acre. The library, located at 339 Main Street, was constructed in 1902 and opened to the public in 1903. (see photos below) When submitting existing or site-specific sculptures please take into consideration the centrality of the library’s location in the town of Oxford and the fact that the library has active and engaging children programming. Artists are encouraged to visit the site prior to submitting proposals. Consideration will be given to an applicant’s request for a particular location but the organizers cannot guarantee an artist a specific location.
STIPEND
There is an $800.00 stipend per sculpture. Artists are responsible for transporting, installing, and removing their work with limited volunteer assistance. Heavy-duty machinery for unloading and set up will be available on a limited scheduled basis. Once installed sculptures are to remain throughout the exhibition period.
SELECTION AND INSTALLATION
Selection will be based on quality, visual design, and experience of place in relationship to the architectural, cultural surrounding and landscape. Artists are encouraged to submit work with strong color. However, pieces will not be judged solely on the basis of color. The organizers reserve the right to reject installation if any work deviates significantly from the accepted proposals or pose safety risk.
INSURANCE AND SECURITY
Artists should be aware that the site does not have twenty-four hour surveillance and neither the property-owner nor the call administrator Gloria D. Hall can be held responsible for damages. Artists should have their own liability and property insurance.
Entry Specifications
Artist or artist collaboration may submit proposals for site-specific sculptures or high-resolution images of up to two sculptures. Applicants must use the application form below for submission(s) and include high-resolution images of prior work.
Due Date: All applications and materials must be received by April 13, 2022.
Date of work: Sculptures must have been produced within the last four years.
Ownership: All work must be the property of the artist.
Size: Sculptures should be large scale, heavy, and have the ability to be well anchored in a tree or in the ground.
Lifting equipment: Will be available at specific times to assist with unloading and setting up sculpture. Notice of equipment need is to be provided in the agreement to display.
Media: All media should be safe for the viewer, suitable for outdoor installation and appropriate for extended outdoor exhibition and exposure to weather. Sharp, pointed pieces of the sculptures should be avoided below 4 feet to prevent injury to viewers.
No substitutions: Sculptures accepted cannot be substituted with other work without first contacting the project manager, Gloria D. Hall.
Safety: Sharp and pointed pieces of the sculptures should be avoided below 4 feet to prevent injury to viewers.
Artists are encouraged to submit pieces with strong color or bright metal so as to stand out.
COPYRIGHT
Artist retains his or her copyright interests in the artwork for all purposed, with the following exception: (a) the right of the presenter and its agent to reproduce images of the artwork for marketing and reports.
4 KEY DATES
Entry Deadline: April 14, 2022
Artist notified: April 26, 2022
Artists’ acceptance to exhibit: April 29, 2022
Installation: June 15- 16, 2022
Opening Day: June 18, 2022
PROMOTION AND PUBLICITY
For all works accepted we will need high-resolution images to use in promotions and publicity.
AGREEMENT
By submitting a proposal the artist agrees to the terms and conditions as stated herein.
MATERIAL TO BE SUBMITTED BY EMAIL ONLY TO: artintheyardoxford@gmail.com
Application Form
Digital Images: Up to two clearly labeled digital images in JPEG format for each proposal submitted for consideration.
JPEGS may be formatted as:
Formatted to read in Adobe Photoshop
72-300 dpi image resolution
Maximum file size per image – 1 MB
List each image on the accompanying application form
Title and number each proposal in order of preference as listed on the application form include artist(s) initials: titleimagenumberpreferencenumberinitials.jpeg – example (voice1a1gbh.jpeg)
Title, number as listed in portfolio, and include artist(s) initials for each work sample: titlenumberinitial.jpeg – example (treble3gbh.jpeg)
Artist statement including brief description of no more than one page if applicable with a sketch.
Artist resume with current information. Please direct questions with the subject line OxfordQ to artintheyardoxford@gmail.com