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Windowfront Exhibitions Call to Artists
Cultural Services, City of Eugene Windowfront Exhibitions is seeking artists to help enliven Downtown Eugene through the placement of artwork in storefront window installations. All empty spaces have great potential to be transformed by artists and innovation.
We are seeking artists for these upcoming Windowfront Exhibitions dates:
- December 2021-March 2022
- March 2022-June 2022
- July 2022-September 2022
Themes may include lumination, Black History, Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage, Women’s History, sustainability, LGBTQIA, and work that expresses the timeline we live in, inspires wonder and invokes dialogue.
Applications are due by 5 p.m., October 25, 2021.
Eligibility
The opportunity is available for any Oregon artist over 18 years of age, who is interested in creating an installation that will be displayed for up to three months. Established, emerging and student artists are encouraged to apply. We are interested in all variety of 2D/3D and digital concepts. This could range from sculpture, lighting design, projections, hung painting/graphics, or anything else that might enliven downtown and intrigue passers-by.
Given the number of available windows, 3-9 artists will be selected for this call.
It is not required that awarded installations only use funding from this opportunity, so selected artists may utilize existing artwork or outside funds as available.
In support of Windowfront Exhibition's commitment to achieving greater Racial Equity across the arts sector, submissions from artists of color are particularly encouraged.
About the Spaces
There is access to power outlets. Some installation supplies are available based on unique site, along with limited pedestals and gallery walls.
Application Materials and Submission
All applications must provide the information below:
- Letter of interest (not to exceed one page)
- Artist Bio, 400 words or less
- Artist Statement, 400 words or less
- 3-6 representative work samples
- Project Proposal, including:
- Brief conceptual statement, 400 words or less
- Technical and space requirements. Describe how your artwork would be installed and if access to power is needed.
- Timeline required to prepare your project from date of notification – 2 months or less is preferred
- Design concept: Mock-up, sketch, or detailed written description of the project in a hypothetical space. This can include any graphics/photos that help visualize your concept including vignettes, plans, drawings, renderings etc.
- Concept does not need to be finalized for the application, but any detail on materials, construction methods, and installation plans will be useful for the selection panel to consider.
Applications are due by 5 p.m., October 25, 2021.
Evaluation Criteria
Proposals submitted to the program will be evaluated and selected based on the following criteria:
- Quality of Concept: Provide a clear, well-conceived, original proposal. Suggested themes are open to your artistic interpretation, but we’ll be looking for proposals that best utilize the display window space.
- Feasibility: Convey a clear plan for fabrication and/or installation of the artwork.
- Works can be existing or new works created for temporary installation.
- Content must be suitable for the general public.
- Artists are responsible for producing and maintaining high-quality work for the duration of the installation and will be asked to provide repair on request.
- One application per artist or arts group.
Selection Process
The selection process will be completed by a panel of arts professionals, property managers, and City staff members. The panel will review the applicants’ images and other materials based on the program evaluation criteria. If you have questions about any element of the open call, please email Chanin Santiago.
Project Timeline
As this program will make use of space within private property, all phases will be on a firm timeline. Cultural Services will manage coordination with property management and will resolve any questions/ concerns for selected artists.
- Artist call open September 8, 2021
- Applications are due by 5 p.m., October 25, 2021.
- Selected artists notified by November 3, 2021.
- Artworks to be installed early-December 2021-March 20221, March 2022-June 2022, July 2022-September 2022.
- Deinstallation is dependent on leasing of storefronts and schedule of the exhibition. Artists will be responsible for deinstallation and will be scheduled with Chanin Santiago.
Contact Us
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Public Art Manager
Ph: 541-682-6314
Downtown Public Art Program Assistant