In an effort to broaden public accessibility to art, the Newberg Public Art Council (NPAC) and Newberg Downtown Coalition (NDC) are seeking five sculpture submissions to be displayed for two years around Downtown Newberg.
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“We’re looking for something that’s public art friendly, vandalism resistant, and safe for the community,” said NDC Public Art Manager Rachel Thomas. “Nothing with safety hazards or concerns that people can accidentally get hurt on, and we’re looking for a wide variety of different styles that represent all of our community.”
NPAC and NDC are accepting applications on a rolling basis until the call is filled — those received by July 26 will have preferential treatment. Community members can see the future locations of sculptures around town — there are five-foot by five-foot concrete pads surrounded by orange plastic fencing as seen on the north side of the Newberg Public Library and in the middle of Butler Square.
An honorarium of $1,250 will be provided to each artist selected. One of five sculptures selected will be purchased by the NPAC for the city’s permanent collection.
The sculptures will be on sale to the general public, but must remain in the same spot for the two-year duration.
“We’re overjoyed to have new art installments in town that are accessible to all residents,” said Aubrey Nichols, NDC Executive Director.
You can find the sign up sheet at THIS LINK, or scan the QR codes
Submit high-quality digital images of finished sculptures and completed applications through NDC’s online application form. Submissions are due by July 26 but accepted on a rolling basis. Artists may submit up to three sculptures to be considered, one that’s smaller than two-and-a-half feet and the other that is shorter than eight-and-a-half feet.
Artists will be notified by August 2 if their work has been selected.
Want to Have a Say in the Public Art Council?
Anyone can be on the selection committee and assist, from any industry. Only criteria is you care about how your community looks. If interested, email publicart@newbergoregon.gov
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