Call for Art in the Garden 2022
Call Type: public outdoor art exhibit at the Jensen-Olson Arboretum (JOA)
Eligibility: all amateur and professional artists
Applications
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Submitted via email to friendsjoa@gmail.com by April 15, 2022
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Include a description and up to three images such as drawings, photos, or videos
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Artists may submit up to three works for inclusion in the exhibit
Description of Call: The Friends of Jensen-Olson Arboretum (FJOA) is seeking entries for the first-ever art exhibit in Juneau’s public garden. This is one of several activities celebrating the 15th anniversary of JOA. Artwork will be evaluated for suitability to public outdoor display by a selection committee by May 1, 2022.
Exhibit
June 1-10 – Installation of artwork at JOA
June 15-Sept 4 - Selected works will be displayed throughout JOA
June-July
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Artists’ reception(s) for the public to connect with the artists
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Judges will evaluate the works for originality, creativity, and skill to award prizes: 1st $300, 2nd $200, 3rd $100
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People’s Choice award of $150
September 5-10 – Removal of artwork from JOA
Terms
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The artist is responsible for transporting, installing, and removing the artwork.
JOA staff will oversee installation and removal of artwork.
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The artwork must be installation ready and tamper-proof, and require no maintenance.
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Artists are encouraged to provide an artist statement to displayed at JOA and on the FJOA website.
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FJOA will work to promote and advertise the event throughout the display period.
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Artists are invited to sell their work during the exhibition period. However, the work must remain on-site for the duration of the exhibition.
Contact: friendsjoa@gmail.com
Pat White 928 237-8644
Kim Garnero 907 723-9783