Artistic Commission 2027 – Creation of two permanent sculptures in Maurepas – Seqens
Seqens is seeking plastic artists and sculptors to create two permanent sculptures for a residential complex in Maurepas, France, integrating with the architecture and involving residents through mediation.
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Get matched →Seqens is launching a call for expressions of interest for an artistic commission at the Allée de l’Aube residence in Maurepas (Yvelines), which is undergoing rehabilitation. The project involves two original and permanent sculptures that will engage with Henri Gaudin's architecture, its maritime references, and the daily lives of residents. Plastic artists or sculptors can apply individually or in groups, proposing a mediation approach. The total budget is 59,000 € HT, covering conception, production, installation, remuneration, and rights. Two to four applications will be pre-selected for a second phase.
Candidacy is open to professional plastic artists and sculptors, individually or in groups (provided one member meets the criteria). Applicants must be able to justify their professional activity, notably through registration with Maison des Artistes or a SIRET number.
The global financial envelope for the commission is 59,000 € HT. This includes the artist's remuneration, technical studies, materials, sculpture production, transport, installation, transfer of patrimonial rights, and time for meetings, mediation, and inauguration. An indemnity of 2,000 € HT is provided for unselected candidates from the second phase who have submitted a compliant offer. The exact amount of the laureate artist's fees is not specified within the 59,000 € HT budget.
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Applications must be submitted by email to [email protected]. A site visit is recommended to understand the locations and uses. The first phase of the application focuses on references and a statement of intent; no sketches are required at this stage.