This brings together two of WA’s most innovative arts organisations in what will prove a boon to local artists wanting to exhibit at some of the state’s largest and most dynamic festivals.
ARTRAGE and Sunset Events, through its new SE Arts (Sunset Events Arts) not-for-profit arts division, have joined forces to establish an exciting new arts commission project offering $10,000 to a WA artist to design and produce a unique, large-scale sculpture that will become the iconic centrepiece for Sunset Events’ summer festival season, including Southbound, Laneway and the West Coast Blues ’n’ Roots Festival.
Submissions are now open and will close at 5pm Friday, October 23 2009. The Sculpture Commission will be awarded on November 14.
Entry for the Sculpture Commission is free and submissions should encompass and/or reference the following themes and concepts, which form part of Sunset Events’ festival doctrine:
• The summer festival season with Sunset Events (live music, community goodwill, exploration, sunshine, adventure and a celebration of all things WA).
• SE Arts (creativity, freedom, innovation, positivity and experimentation).
• Environmental concerns are foremost in Sunset Events’ vision and operation of its festivals. Therefore, entrants are encouraged to utilise recycled materials or represent environmental themes in their submission.
All artwork submissions will be assessed by a panel that includes: Marcus Canning (Artrage Director/CEO), Joy Legge (Independent Art Consultant Curator and Valuer) and Tony Jones (Award Winning Sculpture).
Entry details and application forms can be found HERE or by emailing hello@artrage.com.au.
All submissions must be received by 5pm Friday, October 23, in the application format provided. Late submissions will not be accepted. Submissions should included a completed application form, an artist statement outlining concept, design and construction (max. 2 pages), a brief and current CV/artist profile (max. 1 page), images/drawings of proposed sculpture design (max. 10) and images of previous work (max. 6).
Completed submissions to be emailed to sculpture@artrage.com.au or hardcopies/CD can be posted to Artrage, 233 James St, Northbridge.
Enquiries about the commission can be directed to Artrage Administration at hello@artrage.com.au or by calling (08) 9227 6288.