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Kinetic Art (Elgin, Illinois) – Call For Artists

Kinetic Art (Elgin, Illinois) – Call For Artists

[Sponsored Listing] The City of Elgin Cultural Arts Commission (ECAC) announces a call for artists to install a new piece of public kinetic art. The art call is open to artists of all levels, worldwide.

Click here for the application / registration

Enter by: 4 Mar 2022

The ECAC will review and evaluate each kinetic art application based on the following criteria: artistic excellence, technical competence, narrative support, appropriate relationship to the function of the site, and long-term feasibility. These criteria may not apply to every application and do not represent the only means of evaluation.

The City of Elgin offers the following in the form of support for the selected artist:

  • Access to the installation site for artwork creation purposes
  • Support for the installation and de-installation (as necessary) of the work
  • Maintenance support as is feasible, reasonable, and adheres to the plan as proposed by the artist
  • Publicity support for the proposed artwork
  • Signage for the artwork
  • Unveiling event after or at the time of installation

The City of Elgin will not provide insurance for the artwork.

About the City of Elgin Cultural Arts Commission

The City of Elgin’s Cultural Arts Commission embarked on a Public Art Plan in 2017. It has successfully installed several murals and sculptures since that time. Additional public art programs consist of wrapping utility boxes in original printed artwork, painting storm drains, creating a walking map, and developing a grant program for neighborhoods to acquire their own artwork. Beyond the public art initiatives sponsored by the Cultural Arts Commission, several events and festivals are held each year to celebrate the various forms of art.

For more information, contact culturalarts@cityofelgin.org.

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