Advanced Sculpture

ART IN THE GARDEN  2013

INFO FOR EXHIBITORS

ART IN THE GARDEN is an annual art exhibition cosponsored by the University of Delaware Botanic Gardens Friends and Department of Art and Sculpture Area to provide students with an opportunity to exhibit their artwork in an outdoor environment. Your participation continues to make this annual event a success.

DATES:                                                                                                                                                                          

EXHIBITION OPENS - April 18

AG Day - Saturday - April 27,  Thousands of visitors participate in Ag Day (including many children). During this time some tents are set up that may block some of the work. If students would like to volunteer to meet the public and give tours of the art exhibition on Ag Day, please contact Caroline Golt.

RECEPTION - Wednesday - May 1, 4 – 5:30 pm  The reception is open to the public and UDBG Friends will supply refreshments. The Awards Ceremony begins at 5:00pm.

EXHIBITION ENDS - May 8

INSTALLATION OF WORK – APRIL 10 - 16

REMOVAL OF WORK - May 10 - 16    ALL PIECES MUST BE REMOVED BY THIS DATE.

REQUIREMENTS:                                                                                                                                                                       

PLACEMENT OF ART WORK   Pieces are to be placed in the mulched beds of the Clark Garden located across from Townsend Hall. Maintenance crews mow the grounds weekly so artworks cannot be placed in turf areas.  Please consult David Meyer about the availability and feasibility of the location you are interested in placing your work.

CONSTRUCTION OF ART   Artworks should be constructed so that they can tolerate spring environmental conditions – rain, high winds etc.  Ag Day attracts thousands of children to Townsend Hall grounds.  There should be no sharp edges or loose pieces that could become projectiles in high winds.  Artists will be asked to remove any pieces that might be deemed hazardous.

LEGAL NOTICE   The University of Delaware, The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, UD Botanic Gardens Friends, Department of Art and anyone else are NOT responsible for loss or damage to any artwork placed in the garden. The gardens are not fenced or guarded. Unfortunately, vandalism has occurred in the past, but it is a rare occurrence.

PURCHASE OF ART   Members of the public are interested in purchasing your art.  Please discuss with your instructor a fair price for your work if you wish to sell it. A good price range is anywhere between $100 - $400, but you may choose whatever price you like.

LABEL COPY AND ARTIST STATEMENT   Artists need to properly format and prepare a label for each piece exhibited.

LABEL FORMAT:

Arial 14pt Bold type                    Your name

Arial 14pt italic type                             Title of your work

Arial 14pt standard type                      Material

Arial 14pt standard type                      Price, Contact info. (email address)

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Arial 14pt standard type                      Artist Statement

Label should be a Word document and emailed to David Meyer – dmeyer@udel.edu by April 10

The artist statement is an opportunity to explain your thoughts and ideas about the piece and possibly your process of creating the work and or intent. This sheet will be displayed on an information stake (approximately 2’ high) near your piece.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Caroline Golt,    Plant & Soil Sciences Department   Phone 302-831-2627    Email   cgolt@udel.edu

David Meyer,    Department of Art – art office phone 302-831-2244    Email   dmeyer@udel.edu

Leigh Maddox,   Towson University – Email   lmaddox@towson.edu