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Call to Artists
Overview
The Cultural Resources Department (CRD) of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde (CTGR) invites artists who are enrolled members of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde to submit 2-D artworks for purchase, to be added into the Cultural Resources Department’s Portable Works Public Art Collection.
The Cultural Resources Department (CRD) of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde (CTGR) invites artists who are enrolled members of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde to submit 2-D artworks for purchase, to be added into the Cultural Resources Department’s Portable Works Public Art Collection.
A selection panel of artists, Grand Ronde Community Members, and Grand Ronde employees will select the artworks to be purchased.
We will purchase individual artworks valued $200-$2500.
Purpose
The goal of Cultural Resources Department (CRD) art purchase is to ensure that art will be present in public buildings and that it reflects the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde community. This new collection of portable public art will be a rotating collection, to be displayed within conference rooms, hallways, elevator lobbies, common spaces, and more; Potential locations for this first purchase will include the Community Center, tribal governance building, the new Child Development Center and other locations as identified based on availability.
The goal of Cultural Resources Department (CRD) art purchase is to ensure that art will be present in public buildings and that it reflects the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde community. This new collection of portable public art will be a rotating collection, to be displayed within conference rooms, hallways, elevator lobbies, common spaces, and more; Potential locations for this first purchase will include the Community Center, tribal governance building, the new Child Development Center and other locations as identified based on availability.
Eligibility & Selection Criteria
Artists who are enrolled members of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde are eligible for this opportunity.
Artists who are enrolled members of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde are eligible for this opportunity.
The types of original artwork that qualify for this opportunity are works on paper, paintings, photographs, drawings, textiles, collage, Bas relief, mosaic, glass, ceramic, metal, prints, weaving, and other original media intended to be hung on a wall with a 4” depth maximum.
Artists, please specify clearly if the submitted artwork is part of a series of works, and if the series needs to be purchased together as a whole, or if individual works in the series can be purchased.
Artworks with electrical components are not eligible for purchase at this time.
Size: 2-D artwork that fit the following dimensions will be prioritized; however, we will consider larger work:
30”W X 40”H X 4”D or smaller (76cmW X 102cmH X 10cmD or smaller)
Framing: Please submit finished, unframed artworks, unless the framing is an integral part of the concept of the artwork (please state that in the “Conceptual information” field in the application for that submitted piece). Cultural Resources Department of CTGR reserves the right to reframe purchased artwork if a submitted frame does not meet the collection standards. Consider the potential for your submission to be framed behind glass or acrylic, to ensure its longevity within the public realm.
All submitted original artwork must be completely finished, dry, sprayed (if art media could smear), and work must be in suitable condition for framing or public presentation. Please do not submit artworks with conservation issues such as rips, tears, peeling, flaking, and/or water damage. Cultural Resources Department of CTGR reserves the right to return any artwork that does not meet the collection standards.
The panel reserves the right to purchase work by an artist who does not directly apply to this call, if appropriate.
How to Apply
Submissions should include the following:
Submissions should include the following:
Contact information, including name, address, phone number, and email.
- Up to 6 images of artwork: You can submit up to 6 artworks and provide up to two images per artwork. Images should be jpegs no larger than 5 megabytes each. For each artwork, provide the title, media, dimensions, year completed, and purchase price. Conceptual information is optional.
- (Note: If you are submitting a series that consists of more than six images, please include images that best represent the series and provide additional information regarding the series in the conceptual information field.)
- Please only submit original prints and artworks, and not reproductions of artworks.
Selection Process
In the first round, digital images and their descriptions will be submitted and reviewed by the panel.
In the first round, digital images and their descriptions will be submitted and reviewed by the panel.
In the second round, high scoring work will be reviewed in further detail in-person by the selection panel. Artists will be required to drop off or ship their work to the Cultural Resources Department office in advance of this in-person review. Details will be provided to artists.
Timeline
Call is open: Aug 30, 2024
Call is open: Aug 30, 2024
Due Date: September 23, 2024 11:59pm PST
First Round of Review: Oct 16, 2024
Second Round of Review: Nov 2024
Announcement and purchase: Nov 2024