South Suburban 2027 Art On Loan - Call for Artists · Apply by Jan 11, 2027 · OpenCall

South Suburban 2027 Art On Loan

The 2027 Art on Loan Program is accepting proposals to exhibit sculptural artwork for a one-year period in various outdoor locations.

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Deadline: 58 days left
Entry fee: $10
Award: $1,000
Location: Littleton, Colorado
Exhibition window: May 14, 2027

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Opportunity Summary

The 2027 Art on Loan Program, administered by the South Suburban Public Art Committee (SSPAC), is accepting proposals to exhibit sculptural artwork by artists who have at any time resided in the State of Colorado for a one-year period. This year-long outdoor exhibit promotes public interest in art, develops community pride, and enhances the visitor experience around the Goodson Recreation Center (Centennial), Bega Park (Littleton), and The Hudson Gardens & Events Center (Littleton).

Key Dates

SUBMITTAL DEADLINE: Monday, January 11th, 2027 at 11:59 pm Mountain Time
Artwork installed: May 14th, 2027

Awards

Selected art will be awarded a $1,000 Exhibitor’s Honorarium to each artist after the artwork is installed.
To receive the honorarium, artists must provide SSPAC with the signed Art on Loan Agreement and their current W-9.
If an artist is late installing their work, the honorarium will be prorated.

Eligibility

The call is open to all artists that have at any time resided in the state of Colorado for a one-year period and have the background, experience, and skill to complete a quality piece of sculpture appropriate to withstand a yearlong outdoor exhibition. Only sculptural works finished on all sides to be viewed in the round and constructed for continuous outdoor display will be considered.

Project Description and Site Details

Goodson Recreation Center: Sculptures will be displayed on three existing concrete pads (36” in diameter, approximately 18” in height) near the main entrance. Each pad has an embedded steel plate (24” x 24” x 1/2”) for welding artwork. Sculptures must fit on the pads and not exceed 4,000 pounds in overall weight.
Bega Park: The sculpture will be displayed on a concrete pedestal (approximately 36” in diameter) on the south end of the park. The pad has an embedded steel plate (24” x 24” x 1/2”) for welding artwork. Sculptures must fit on the pads and not exceed 800 pounds in overall weight.
Hudson Gardens: A year-round destination attracting around 130,000 visitors annually, offering various activities and events.

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