Bayou City Art Festival Memorial Park 2011 - Emerging Artists Application
January 21, 2011
An Invitation to Houston Area Art Teachers & Students!
The Bayou City Art Festival invites currently enrolled high school students to submit art installation proposals. The 2011 Emerging Artist Program features outdoor, site-specific student work. Selected applicants will display their artwork at the Bayou City Art Festival Memorial Park, March 25 – 27, 2011.
The Emerging Artist Program provides promising student artists with an exceptional opportunity to exhibit their work in a professional venue, interact with talented artists, and experience the jury process.
Submission Rules:
- All student proposals must be approved and submitted by a teacher.
- All applications must be complete with information form, sketch, and proposed budget.
- Individual student proposals are encouraged, group proposals of up to five (5) students are allowed.
- Proposed installations must withstand inclement weather or have proper covering in case of wind and rain. Please note that installations cannot be attached to park trees or disturb the natural surroundings of the park.
The deadline for proposal submission is Friday, February 11, 2011.
The selected ten (10) installation proposals will receive a $200 stipend for materials and construction costs. The festival judges will judge the Emerging Artists installations on-site and award certificates and prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. First prize: $200 for the artist and $200 for the school. Second prize: $150 for the artist and $150 for the school. Third prize: $100 for the artist and $100 for the school.
For more information and to view pictures from previous Emerging Artists Installations, visit www.bayoucityartfestival.com/mp/ea/
Or, call us at 713.521.0133 or by e-mail Sarah House, at sarah@bayoucityartfestival.com
A complete Emerging Artists application includes:
- Information Form
- Sketch of proposed piece (please limit size to 8.5”x11”)
- Budget for $200 materials and construction stipend
(Include as a separate document)
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Student Artist Name(s)
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Student E-mail
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Student Phone #
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Grade Level
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School Name
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School Address
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Teacher Name
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Teacher Email
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Teacher Phone #
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Title of Entry
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Media and Materials
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Finished Dimensions
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Description
(100 words max.)
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Please mail, email, or deliver complete applications to:
Bayou City Art Festival/Emerging Artist Program, 1113 Vine Street, Houston, TX 77002.
Email: sarah@bayoucityartfestival.com or call 713.521.0133.
Application Deadline is Friday, February 11, 2011.
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