City Of Suwanee: City Of Suwanee Issues Call To Artists For Seventh Installment Of SculpTour

Press release from the City of Suwanee:

11/10/2021 1:17 PM

Suwanee’s Public Arts Commission has issued a Call to Artists/Request for Proposals (RFP) for original outdoor sculptures to be featured in this spring’s seventh installment of SculpTour, Suwanee’s signature outdoor art exhibit. Featuring 10-20 sculptures of various styles, types, and sizes will be exhibited throughout downtown Suwanee beginning in May. 

“The City of Suwanee values public art as a key component to creating a world-class community,” says Denise Brinson, economic and community development director. “The SculpTour provides a relatively low-cost way to bring quality public art of various styles and mediums to our community. Our hope is that the art pieces will engage our citizens and bring new visitors to downtown Suwanee.”

Artists may submit up to three original sculptures for consideration. Selected artists will receive a stipend of up to $1,750 per sculpture and be eligible to win cash awards. The RFP is available here. The deadline for submissions is December 17.

Artwork selected will essentially be on loan to the City throughout the SculpTour, scheduled for May 2022-March 2024, with the possibility at the end of the exhibit, depending upon funding, that the city will purchase one or more of the pieces for display in one of Suwanee’s public spaces.

Submissions will be evaluated based upon originality/creativity, relation to architecture and themes of downtown Suwanee, general community appeal, maintenance/longevity, quality of materials and execution, ease of installation, and other factors.

This press release was produced by the City of Suwanee. The views expressed here are the author’s own.