PALM DESERT OPPORTUNITIES

2013/2014 EL PASEO INVITATIONAL EXHIBITION CALL FOR ENTRIES, PALM DESERT, CA

ABOUT THE EL PASEO INVITATIONAL EXHIBITION:
El Paseo is the premier shopping street in Palm Desert and the Coachella Valley, located in Southern California. The exhibition space consists of eighteen lighted concrete pads located in the median along a one and one half mile stretch of prime retail. The artwork remains on exhibition for approximately two (2) years, with installation planned for October - November 2012 and de-installation planned for November 2014.

DEADLINE: March 5, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. (postmark/email deadline)

HONORARIUM: A $2,500 honorarium will be provided for each selected artwork. Participant is responsible for delivery and pick-up of artwork per scheduled date.

ELIGIBILITY:
• All artists, galleries, museums/non-profit arts organizations, and private collectors are encouraged to apply.
• Artists who have participated in the 2011/2012 exhibition are not eligible to apply.

TO APPLY SUBMIT:
• A current resume or CV, including current contact information.
• Images of proposed sculpture(s) on CD, jpegs (if submitting via email or CD), slides, or color photographs.  Please include complete contact information on submittals.
• Description of the piece(s) including materials and dimensions.  Materials can be submitted to: publicart@cityofpalmdesert.org
or
City of Palm Desert
73-510 Fred Waring Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Attn: El Paseo Invitational Exhibition
• If materials are submitted via regular mail, include a self addressed stamped envelope with the appropriate postage for return.  Submittals will not be returned if postage is not included.
• A maximum of two sculptures for consideration per artist.

TENTATIVE TIMELINE:
March 5, 2012: Applications due

March 21, 2012: Selections made by Art in Public Places Commission – 18 sculptures plus 3 alternates

April 12, 2012: City Council review and approval of selections

April 16 – 27, 2012: Selected artists notified

October 25 – November 15, 2012: Installation of exhibition

January 2013: Exhibition dedication

November 2014: De-installation of exhibition

GUIDELINES:
• All sculptures must be installed on one of the existing pads. Sixteen pads measure 84” x 84” with a usable corner-to-corner space of 67” x 67”. A horizontal base could use the maximum 84” length of the base if its width is within the 67” dimension. One pad measures 48” x 48” and one measures 96” x 300” (8’ x 25’), and could accommodate multiple pieces or one with a much larger base.
• Sculptures should be no less than 8’ on their own or inclusive of a base.
• Sculptures should be suitable for viewing from all angles.
• All sculptures MUST be designed with tabs or other devices that can be utilized to easily secure the artwork to the concrete pads.
• Artworks should be constructed of durable materials that are able to withstand the harsh weather conditions of the desert (high winds and extreme high temperatures).

SALE OF ARTWORK:
• Artwork can be sold, but not removed for six months once installation is completed.
• If a sculpture is sold, a replacement artwork must be submitted for approval. The replacement piece MUST be installed at the same time of the removal of the original piece; NO EXCEPTIONS. The artist or representative is responsible for all installation/de-installation costs associated with the replacement sculpture for the exhibition.
• One replacement per pad may be made during the exhibition period.
• Additional honorariums will not be paid.
• The City of Palm Desert does not take a commission from the sale of artwork.

THE CITY OF PALM DESERT WILL PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING:
• Installation and de-installation of the artworks
• National, regional, and local advertising
• Pads/lighting/maintenance
• Onsite insurance

DISCLAIMER:  The City of Palm Desert reserves the right to reject all submittals and decline to award contracts for this project.

INFORMATION AND IMAGES OF THE LOCATION:  Deborah Schwartz, Public Art Coordinator, dschwartz@cityofpalmdesert.org or 760-837-1664.

PALM DESERT COMMUNITY GALLERY:  REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Palm Desert invites artists, art groups, and collectors of unique art or memorabilia who are interested in exhibiting work in the Palm Desert Community Gallery to submit a proposal for upcoming exhibitions. 

About the Gallery:  The Gallery is a community space reserved for artists residing in the Coachella Valley and its surrounding areas.  Artists cannot be affiliated with a commercial gallery in Palm Desert.  Artwork may be sold from the exhibition, but sales are not the main focus of the space.  Sales are conducted by the artist with no commission taken by the City.  Applicants may be selected for solo exhibitions or to show work with other artists.  Artists who work in two-dimensions are encouraged to apply.  The gallery is located in Palm Desert City Hall.

Application/Exhibition timeline:
• Proposals accepted beginning:  January 30, 2012
• Proposals due:  March 16, 2012
• Applications reviewed by the Art in Public Places Commission:  March 21, 2012
• Artist notification:  Week of March 26, 2012
• Available exhibition dates (dates will be assigned to those who are selected and are subject to change):
o July 5 – September 14, 2012
o September 20 – November 30, 2012
o December 6, 2012 – February 8, 2013
o April 25 – June 6, 2013

Eligibility:  Applicants must be residents of the Coachella Valley and its surrounding area and not affiliated with a commercial gallery in Palm Desert.
 
Application Materials:
- Artists/artist groups should submit a résumé(s).
- Collectors and artists/artist groups should submit a one-page description of what is being proposed for exhibition.
- Submit up to 15 slides, photographs, or digital images (jpegs) on CD.

All slides, photographs, and CDs must be labeled with the artist’s or collector’s name and have a number that corresponds to an accompanying identification sheet.  Slides must have an indicator as to which direction is up.  All applicants must include a self-addressed, stamped envelope for return of application materials.

Selection Process:  All proposals will be reviewed by the Art in Public Places Commission at its regularly scheduled meeting on March 21, 2012.  Artists will be selected for solo, duo or group exhibitions.  The Commission reserves the right to group artists together.  People applying in groups or with a unique collection will not be separated or grouped with other artists.   

Where to Send Materials:
Deborah Schwartz, Public Art Coordinator
City of Palm Desert
73-510 Fred Waring
Palm Desert, California, 92260
Attn:  Community Gallery

For more information or questions, please call Deborah Schwartz at 760-837-1664 or email dschwartz@cityofpalmdesert.org.

Disclaimer:  The City of Palm Desert reserves the right to alter the exhibition dates as well as cancel part or all of the gallery season.

ARTIST REGISTRY PALM DESERT, CA

Artists interested in applying to the artist registry can do so by email or regular mail. Unfortunately, we no longer are accepting two dimensional artwork proposals, except for muralists because most of all the commissions are for out-of-doors sculpture and exterior treatments.

Artists should send 10-15 images in jpeg form with a description of medium, scale and location of artworks and resume to: dschwartz@cityofpalmdesert.org or Deborah Schwartz, Public Art Coordinator, City of Palm Desert, 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260.

Submissions are accepted on an ongoing basis and juried into the registry.

For additional information call 760-837-1664.