Call to Artists: PCC Sculpture-On-Campus Program

September 1, 2009

Tucson, AZ – Pima Community College is seeking artists to participate in the Sculpture-On-Campus program at the West Campus.

The Sculpture-On-Campus program is a loaned-sculpture program that provides artists with an impressive institutional venue for the presentation of contemporary outdoor sculptural works of art. Through the program, artists are given the opportunity to exhibit their set to the general public in an educational setting as part of a partnership that turns the West Campus into an exciting extension of the artist’s studio.

Each sculpture will provide a focal point for aesthetic and cultural enrichment and will be chosen to inspire the rich academic and community discourse inherent to campus life. Diversity of materials, form, and expressive ideology are valued components of the total program.

The deadline to apply for the PCC Sculpture-On-Campus program is Monday, November 30 at 5 p.m. Two informational meetings will be held on Friday, September 18 at 10 a.m. and Saturday, October 17 at 1 p.m. at the PCC West Campus in the Art (L) Building, room 108. Both meetings will include a campus walk through.

Selected artists will be reimbursed $250 for artwork relocation and set up and will commit to having the piece on display for a minimum of 18 months unless sold to a patron. The artist is responsible for providing sufficient anchoring hardware for the artwork and for working with physical plant personnel to finalize the installation process.

Applicants are asked to submit:

Four to six digital images 100 dpi, 800pixels in largest dimension max, depicting perspectives/profiles of the artwork from every side (stamped self addressed envelope for their return is optional)
A short resume or biographical sketch, not to exceed two pages, highlighting experience and education.
A typewritten description of the artwork (50 word maximum) detailing materials use, dimensions, weight, motivation behind the creation and the meaning of the piece.
The exact location or proposed placement, if the work is specific to a campus site.

For more information about the Sculpture-On-Campus program, attend one of the information sessions or call (520) 206-6690. For more information about Pima Community College, call 206-4500.

CONTACT:
A. Rachelle Howell, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Marketing
(520) 206-4850