Art Exposed Old Town 2027-2029

Contact InformationCity of Florence, ORContact Email: [email protected]

Requirement OverviewLocation Eligibility Type: InternationalEligible Applicant Types: ArtistSubmission Limit: 8Media RequirementsImages | Min: 2, Max: 10Audio | Min: 0, Max: 0Video | Min: 0, Max: 2Total | Min: 2, Max: 12

Opportunity SummaryThe City of Florence seeks eight vibrant sculptures for Historic Old Town on the Oregon Coast. The 2027-2029 cycle of the Art Exposed Rotating Outdoor Art Gallery will install eight vibrant sculptures in Historic Old Town Florence through Art Exposed Old Town. Once selected, the art is scheduled to be installed in February 2027 and be on display through 2029.Artists can apply until December 4, 2026, through Call for Entry (CaFÉ). There is a $25.00 application fee. Chosen artists will receive a stipend of $1,500.00 and the chance to show their work to thousands of people who visit or live on the central Oregon Coast.

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General InformationThe City of Florence is pleased to invite emerging, mid-career and established artists to submit work to the Public Arts Committee’s program, Art Exposed: A Rotating Outdoor Art Gallery, https://www.ci.florence.or.us/art-exposed. Florence is offering artists an opportunity to display their work throughout the Historic Old Town district for a two-year period. The Committee is seeking vibrant, exciting public art pieces that have presence.Florence’s Old Town is host to over one million visitors a year, with popular restaurants, galleries and shops along the Siuslaw River. The Art Exposed program generates community pride, provides artists a display with high visibility, stimulates conversations about art, promotes Florence as a destination to view public art, and creates a sense of place for our community members and visitors.The City of Florence’s Public Arts Committee is a dedicated group of volunteers composed of local artists, business owners, and long-term supporters of the arts. Since its inception in 2015, the Committee has placed dozens of pieces of art, including a large-scale mural and six complete rounds of Art Exposed. The rotating gallery now has 14 locations total.In this 2027-2029 call-to-artists, the City of Florence will be seeking art for eight locations in Historic Old Town, which have specific dimensions and particular requirements. While on display, the pieces will be for sale and will be included in marketing materials. Art Exposed has been one of the most successful programs of the Public Arts program, providing members of the local artist community and national and international artists with an opportunity to display and sell their art.Artists are offered a stipend of $1,500 to provide their work for a maximum of two years. During the two-year period, the art would be available for sale, with the City of Florence keeping a portion (30%) of the sale proceeds to support the future of the Public Arts Program. The artist will have the opportunity to replace any sold art with a new piece during the two-year timeframe.

Application RequirementsGeneral Project Information:Eight (8) locations for art have been selected by the Public Arts Committee, located within the Old Town district of Florence.Artists are allowed to submit one entry for each of the 8 locations.Each piece submitted will be part of a new application, and a $25.00 fee will be applied.Each selected artist will be provided a stipend for their piece of $1,500.00.Art displayed as part of the Art Exposed program must be available for sale to the public and be available for two years from date of installation.Should art be purchased prior to the completion of the contract timeline, the artist shall be given first opportunity to replace art with a suitable piece to be approved by the Public Arts Committee. If the artist chooses not to replace the work, the Committee will decide whether to open the space to a new artist through a new call-to-artist.The City of Florence provides bases for the art to be installed upon and Public Works crews are available to support installation with direction of the artist.All costs associated with transportation of the artwork to Florence, Oregon, will be the responsibility of the artist.All artwork must be the original design and artwork of the artists and suitable to be viewed by all ages.All artists must be over the age of 18 to apply.Selected artwork will be scheduled to be installed in March 2027. The schedule of installation will be adjusted based on location and artist, depending on the situation.The deadline for submission is December 4, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. MST (9:59 p.m. PST).The Committee determines by vote which location is most appropriate for the submitted piece, while also taking into account the artist’s preference in location.With each application, please submit the following information:Location Number and Name (Please reference Location Information section)Title of WorkDate CreatedShort Description of WorkList Price (Please note, the City of Florence collects 30% of proceeds if the piece is purchased while on display)Detailed list of materials usedHeightWidth of Widest PointWidth of BaseTotal weight of the pieceArtist’s history using these materialsRecommended Maintenance Procedures & Schedule (repairs of possible damage and cleaning)A maximum 150-word artist statement for use in marketing materials and signageOther pertinent information (Including Veteran Preference for Location #1)Location Information:● Location #1 – Veterans Memorial ParkThis location is at the City of Florence’s Veterans Memorial Park alongside the Siuslaw River. The park provides an opportunity for the public to view the piece during special veteran and community events, as well as every day. The piece will be close to lodging and foot traffic in town and the location overlooks the picturesque Siuslaw River Bridge. The art chosen for this location will be given preference to an Am