is pleased to be working again with the Town of Clayton, NC to identify suitable outdoor sculpture and arrange for placement in the upcoming 16th Annual CLAYTON SCULPTURE TRAIL.
The Town of Clayton wishes to lease these pieces for one year beginning March 24, 2023.
Artwork will be considered in Two Categories:
A. Up to Five (5) large scale statement pieces for $3000 (each).
B. Up to Five (5) relatively large pieces that fit on a 6’x6’ pad for $1500 (each).
In addition to the lease amounts, there is also a $1000 People's Choice Award.
Out of state artists will be provided with hotel accommodations the night before installation and an additional $100 travel supplement.
Desirable Artwork Characteristics
Easily visible that creates a sense of discovery, surprise and intimacy
Uses kinetic devices, dynamic shapes and/or bright colors to celebrate a sense of movement
Participatory and/or interactive
Whimsical, uplifting and creative
I invite you to submit any pieces that fit the criteria of this project. There are no fees for submittal.
All submitted work is to be of a "permanent nature" and:
Please note: Works not following the criteria WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED for installation.
The Artist shall be fully responsible for installation and de-installation unless prior arrangements are made. The Town of Clayton will provide any necessary crane or manpower required for both installation and de-installation. In all cases the Artist is fully responsible for proper securement of the sculpture.
The sculptures will be insured by the Town of Clayton up to the stated purchase value (less 20%) from the point they are installed until the point they are removed.
Again - Deadline for submittal is January 20, 2023.
Installation date is March 24, 2023
Feel free to submit any pieces that fit the criteria of this project. There are no fees for submittal. Be sure to fill out the Submittal Form below and then send a minimum of two (2) .jpg images for each sculpture submitted to jdavis@sculptureinthelandscape.com .
Application Deadline January 20, 2023
Selection Committee January 24, 2023
Notification to Artists January 31, 2023
Contracts Due February 13, 2023
Installation Date March 24, 2023
JANUARY 20, 2023
Remember to send two (2) .jpg images with each submittal to jdavis@sculptureinthelandscape.com