Art in Public Places

2 sculptures for outdoor pedestals: The Palmer Lake Arts Council, Art in Public Places, is placing a CALL TO ARTISTS for sculptures on 2 outside pedestals
• Palmer Lake Town Center near the library and museum.
• Family friendly and physically safe for all ages.  Political or controversial content will not be considered.
• Outdoors; full exposure to extreme temperatures, high winds, hot sun

$1000 Stipend  |  12 months  |  15% commission sales

Content/theme local values, background and information, but not limitations:
   • conceptual creativity, whimsical
   • Local history/museum; geography/mountains/outdoors
   • Native American presence
   • Palmer Lake Star; Yule Log tradition
   • Historic Chautauqua presence
   • wild columbine flower; nature
   • library/literacy, education
çLocal animals:  fish, beaver, black bear, mountain lion, deer, elk, bobcat, ring tailed cats, fox, coyotes, raccoon, predatory, water, and song birds.
   • The Yule Log Hunt, outdoors-lake, trails, national forest access, historic Chautauqua site

Palmer Lake is located at 7300 ft altitude between Denver and Colorado Springs, Colorado; in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains.

Established in 1886, the town borders the national forest, ranch lands, and the ancestral lands of many Native American groups [https://palmerdividehistory.org/palmer-divide-history/].

The town hosts an annual wine festival, theater, kids fishing contest, music concerts and art events, Winter Fest, restaurants, and many summer days around the lake.
• The Yule Log Hunt, outdoors-lake, trails, national forest access, historic Chautauqua site, Wine Festival
• Quick look at the town and community of Palmer Lake - palmerlakecolorado.org & www.palmerdividehistory.org
 

  • 3-5 jpgs of sculpture
  • Concept/artist statement
  • Purchase price
  • Physical Description:
        • width, height, weight
        • construction materials
        • mount: welded on 16x16 in embedded steel plate

• Must be able to install in May, and remain for 12 months.
• Must be maintenance free.
• Must be safe for all ages and the community.
• Must be for sale.