How to apply:
- Please email publicartcommittee@cornelius.org by 5pm on January 1, 2015 with the following information:
- 2-3 Jpeg images of the public art piece
- A completed submission form. Download the pdf here.
- Current resume
Selection Process: A panel consisting of public art committee members, art professionals, curators and citizens of Cornelius will vote to select the 5-6 pieces that will go on exhibit from April 2015-April 2016.
What happens if you are selected:
What happens if you are selected:
- You will receive notification if your piece was selected or if the committee requires additional information on your piece by January 7, 2015.
- You will be required to complete public art show paperwork and you will receive a $1000 stipend for participating in the show.
- If the Town offers to purchase the piece at the end of the show, the $1000 stipend will be deducted from the price of the piece and placed towards purchase price.
- You will be required to transport and install the art at your own expense.
- The winner of the Best in Show will receive $1000 prize!
Guidelines for public art submissions:
- This show is only open to free standing art. Please do not submit proposals for murals or other pieces that must attach to a surface.
- Sizes may vary from 3' to 20' in height and 3' to 20' in width.
- Any materials may be used so long as the sculpture is prepared for weather exposure and will not deteriorate during the duration of the show.
- All art must not exceed the value of $25,000.