CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: SCULPTURE IN THE CITY

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Sculpture in the City has launched an open call for submissions for a 2D graphic artwork that will be featured as part of a temporary site-specific installation within the public realm of the iconic Cheesegrater building in the City of London. The successful artwork will form part of the landmark 10th Anniversary edition of Sculpture in the City, which is due to launch summer 2021. The deadline for submissions is 19 February 2021.

This call for submissions offers a unique opportunity for artists, designers and illustrators to submit a graphic artwork for realisation on a large scale, which will be on view for a year within one of London’s most iconic buildings.

Sculpture in the City is an annual, award-winning, urban sculpture park which traditionally launches each year in June.

An artist fee of £750 will be offered in honorarium to the winning entry. Sculpture in the City will cover all other fees required to install the artwork i.e. reproduction, installation, insurance and the overall marketing and press campaign costs.

Selection Process
Submissions will be presented to the Sculpture in the City Arts Advisory Group and a shortlist will be drawn up for presentation to the building owners, the Sculpture in the City Partner Board and the City of London City Arts Initiative for approval.

Sculpture in the City Arts Advisory Group
Andrea Schlieker Tate Britain, Iwona Blazwick Whitechapel Gallery, Wendy Fisher Collector and Philanthropist, Whitney Hinz curator Hiscox, Jane Alison Barbican Art Gallery, Sepake Angiama INIVA  and Thomas J Price Guest artist.
The shortlist is expected to be confirmed by March 2021.

How to Apply
For further information and how to apply, please visit www.sculptureinthecity.org.uk  Submissions have to be made online via CuratorSpace by midday GMT 19 February 2021 and should include, among other elements, photos, bio of the artist, information about the work proposed (inc. dimensions and media) as well as confirmation that the work can be installed outdoors and suitable for public display.