CALL FOR ARTISTS

SCULPTURE
ON THE TOWN

Sculpture on the Town aims to increase community interest for public art in Morganton, NC and to offer artists a unique opportunity to showcase their original sculptural works.

APPLICATION

PROJECT BACKGROUND

Morganton cares deeply about the arts. Downtown’s lively performing arts roster includes formal and informal activities with a wide range of participating organizations and establishments, taking place in a wide variety of public and private spaces. Morganton’s investment in arts and culture is evident in its belief in and commitment to the fundamental role the arts play in building a community’s sense of place.

The Morganton Cultural Arts Commission (MCAC) is launching new strategies that identify Morganton’s creative community of artists, art stakeholders, and stewards. It provides educational programs highlighting public art as well as access to information in building grassroots support to ensure the implementation of policy recommendations. A top priority of the Morganton Cultural Arts Commission is to implement public art in public spaces. Hence the Call to Artists for large sculpture to be placed on 3 sites around town.

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SITES

SITE 1

W UNION & E MEETING

SITE 2

N GREEN & SPAINHOUR

SITE 3

N GREEN & PATTERSON

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SCOPE OF WORK

This project aims to increase community interest for public art and to offer artists a unique opportunity to showcase their original sculptural works. Artwork shall be uplifting and creative. Other aspects to consider might be: how the art visually engages and creates a sense of discovery, surprise, boldness or intimacy; how it uses kinetic devices, dynamic shapes or colors; how it celebrates movement or whimsy; how the art celebrates Morganton.

A MAXIMUM OF TWO ENTRIES PER ARTIST MAY BE SUBMITTED FOR CONSIDERATION.

There are no fees for submittal.

SELECTION PROCESS

A sculpture selection committee composed of the Morganton Cultural Arts Commission and staff will be responsible for selecting the individual pieces. Criteria will include artistic merit, public safety, appropriateness of the artwork and materials used. The committee will select up to three approved sculptures in February.