Call for submissions - for the 2019-2020 exhibition! The Auckland Botanic Gardens and the Friends of the Auckland Botanic Gardens are pleased to open the call for artists submissions for Sculpture in the Gardens 2019-2020. Artists are invited to complete the application form below, provide details of their proposed work and sign their agreement to the Terms and Conditions of Entry. Background The Gardens The Auckland Botanic Gardens is 150 acres of beautifully curated plant collections, showcasing plants from various countries. It attracts about 1 million visits per year. The site hosts a variety of activities and events, all of which attract an audience of diverse age, ethnicity and interests. The areas to exhibit in are varied - from expansive lawns to lakes, stands of trees to masses of flowers. The settings allow many stories to be told via sculpture. A collection of 22 sculptures permanently reside at the Gardens, largely works purchased by the Friends from previous Sculpture in the Gardens exhibitions. Our vision is create a permanent, internationally recognised collection of major New Zealand works that relate to the Gardens. The exhibition Sculpture trail - The main component of the event is an outdoor sculpture trail of exhibited works, which leads visitors around the Gardens plant collections. Time frame - The exhibition will run for over three and a half months from 16 November 2019-1 March 2020, when the Gardens are at their most vibrant and the visitation is highest. Visitor numbers - The last exhibition was viewed by over 300,000 visitors to the Gardens, with 60,000 attending specifically to see the Indoor gallery - Selected artists will also be invited to exhibit in the indoor gallery. Sales - Each exhibiting sculpture (indoor or out) is offered for sale (with a sales commission retained by the Friends). Concept gallery - A gallery is created with framed original concept sketches by the exhibiting artists (as per the concept sketched submitted with the applications). Public engagement programme - Guided walks, talks and workshops are held throughout the Exhibiting artists may have the opportunity to participate. Exhibition team The exhibition is a joint venture between the Gardens and the Friends, and governed by an Organising Committee. The Curatorial Panel brings together the experience and knowledge of Linda Tyler, Rachel de Lambert and Brett Graham. Key dates 15 February 2019 Submissions close 8th March 2019 Artists announced 3 April 2019 Artists working day Late October 2019 Installation starts 16 November 2019 Exhibition opens 1 March 2020 Exhibition closes
Terms and Conditions of Entry Submission dates To enter, please complete the application section of this document and submit it with your proposal and accompanying material, to be received by SitG no later than 15 February 2019. Sculpture eligible for entry Submissions are accepted from any resident New Zealand artists. All types, shapes, sizes and forms of sculpture will be considered. We encourage works that respond innovatively to the garden setting, and tell stories about the Gardens. Examples could include messages about the environment, gardening and plants, how visitors use the Gardens, or how it relates to a specific garden setting. This is a long outdoor exhibition, hence works need to be robust to withstand various climatic conditions as well as large volumes of public viewing and interacting with the work. Works that are considered by the organisers to be unsafe or insufficiently robust will not be accepted. Proposals of new work are preferred but existing work may be accepted. Please provide details of when and where they have previously been shown. Selection The Curatorial Panel will select artists on the proposed work s artistic merit, its relationship to the Gardens, its suitability to withstand a long outdoor exhibition, and the artist s ability to fulfil the brief. Also taken into consideration is the requirement for a cohesive and varied The Curatorial Panel s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. The Curatorial Panel is Linda Tyler, Rachel de Lambert and Brett Graham. Selected artists will be publicly announced 8th March 2019. Sculpture sites Sculpture sites include open grassed areas, various themed gardens, wooded glades, lakes and much more. Submitting artists are encouraged to visit the Gardens to view the range of sites and nominate ones best suited to their proposal. Please refer to the attached map. Please request on-site assistance if needed. Wherever possible the Curatorial Panel will accommodate artists' preferred sites, however the final site allocation will be at their discretion. Installation and deinstallation All works are displayed in a public space accessible 24/7. Hence a programme detailing all installation and deinstallation needs is required to keep both artists, contractors, staff and public safe. Although artists will be responsible for installing and deinstalling their own work, planning and management will be in conjunction with assigned staff, structural engineers and contractors as required. The Gardens will provide an agreed amount of support for the installation and deinstallation. Details of an agreed installation/deinstallation team and dates will be discussed with selected artists. The artists must understand and adhere to the Health and Safety plans and direction from Health and Safety reps during the installation and deinstallation, and if onsite during the Transport Artists are responsible for safely transporting their work to and from the Insurance and security Details will be agreed upon after works are selected.
Artists stipends A stipend of $2000 will be paid to each selected artist once the artist contract is signed. Sales All exhibited sculptures will be offered publicly for sale by the Friends. The commission rate on outdoor works is 30% including GST. Any arrangement artists may have with art dealers needs to be allowed for separately. Sold works will remain in place for the duration of the show. The 30% commission to the Friends will be applicable to further commissions generated for artists over the duration of the show that resulted from the show s publicity. Awards The awards programme is currently under development. Artists working day Selected artists are invited to attend the Artists Working Day - Wednesday 3rd April 2019. Assistance with travel costs will be provided. Artists will be able to discuss individual requirements with the exhibition organisers and curators, and gain an understanding of the engineering and installation/deinstallation support available. The artists will have the opportunity to meet with the other exhibiting artists. An overview of the main outdoor exhibition will be provided as well as information about the indoor To enter artists are required to: Submit the completed application form. A brief CV and biography and details of any previous work. Provide with the entry form: - An artist statement about the proposal, including how this work will robust enough for an outdoor exhibition and how it relates to the garden setting. - Details of the proposed sculpture in the form of A4 drawings, plans and/or photos, with a written description. No maquette please, however photographs of them are permitted. Take care with the A4 concept drawings - each selected artist will have their original concept drawing framed and displayed in the Gardens Visitor Centre for the duration of the - A suggestion of three preferred sculpture sites within the exhibition area (refer to attached map, or download a new copy at www.sculptureinthegardens.nz). - The proposed sale price of the sculpture (calculated to include the 30% commission to the Friends and GST included if relevant). Sign their understanding and agreement of the Terms and Conditions of Entry. Ensure the submission is received by Sculpture in the Gardens by post or email no later that 4pm 15 February 2019. Additional terms and conditions Selected artists are required to sign the Terms and Conditions of the Exhibition contract, which will include insurance and security clauses. Sculptures are installed under the supervision of assigned staff and/or contractors, and in keeping with the exhibition Health and Safety plans. Selected artists agree to provide information (such as images of proposed work, images of completed work and an artist biography and photos) to be used for ongoing promotion or education purposes. These may appear on the Sculpture in the Gardens website, social media, and in other print media. These details may be shared with third parties for promotion purposes, such as news media, other promotional websites and social media channels. This information will also be kept for archival purposes. In the case of a sculpture being one of an edition, the artist must provide details of the edition, including total numbers and how many will be available for sale during the sculpture The Curatorial Panel have the right to refuse any completed work that is significantly different to the initial selected proposal. Curatorial Panel decisions are final and no discussion will be entered into. Please ensure you read all details thoroughly including the Terms and Conditions of Entry. We suggest you visit the Auckland Botanic Gardens to view the exhibition areas. Onsite help can be given if needed. For queries contact Submissions are due by 4pm 15 February 2019 te tex sculptureinthegardens.nz Physical and postal address: Auckland Botanic Gardens, 102 Hill Road, Manurewa, Auckland 2105. (09) 267 1457.
Application Form Submitting a proposal allows your art work to be considered for the 2019-2020 Please provide the relevant accompanying material, and write your submission clearly to ensure it is easily interpreted by the Curatorial Panel. Thank you for taking the time to submit! About you Name Postal address Phone Email Website Instagram/ facebook About your proposed sculpture Sculpture title Dimensions (L x W x H) Weight Medium Is this a new work? Yes / No (If no please provide separate details of where previously shown) Preferred locations 1 2 3 Suggested retail price (Including GST and Friends 30% sales commission) Return your submisison to you if not selected? Yes / No (For posted submissions only) I agree to the Terms and Conditions of Entry Signed Date CHECKLIST - please tick these are included Completed application form Brief CV, biography and examples of any previous work Artist statement about the proposal (including how it is robust, and how it relates to the garden) Concept sketches/photos Map marking preferred location request (if you wish to be specific) Please post or courier your application to: Submissions Team Sculpture in the Gardens C/oAuckland Botanic Gardens 102 Hill Road, Manurewa Auckland 2105 Or email to: Submissions are due by 4pm 15 February 2019
Suggested sculpture site extent 2019-2020 exhibition Auckland Botanic Gardens Extent of the exhibition area for the 2019-2020 exhibition shown by the shaded yellow area indicated. Photos show a few examples of previous sculpture sitings. For onsite directions and assistance call the Visitor Centre on (09) 267 1457. For visiting hours and general visting detailed go to aucklandbotanic gardens.co.nz For site choice assistance email Uppe ka Ro ou r tya rd e ak k iw a it o r C e n tr e c a Vi s ck Ga rd en rl a wn Hu C e ntral L a