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The Whidbey Island Arts Council COVID-19 Relief Fund
Grants are open to all disciplines. The COVID-19 crisis is having a severe impact on arts and culture. Performances, productions, events, galleries and individual artists have been impacted. We know we don’t have the resources to help everyone and that these mini-grants can’t make up for a couple of months of loss of income. But we can do something, and, in doing so, set an example of community spirit and provide some hope in this time of unprecedented challenge. |
County, State and Federal Resources
For Covid-19 information See our County, State and Federal Resources page for more information. |
Call to Artists:
Langley Loaned Sculpture Program Announcement of Competition
Langley, Washington
The Langley Arts Fund organization, is announcing a call to artists, for a work of art to be installed and displayed in a common area In Langley Washington.
All emerging and established artists in Island County are encouraged to submit a proposed or existing work of sculpture in any medium.
Artists are encouraged to design the work of art to be freestanding at ground level, made of materials suitable for the Northwest. The height, width, and depth of the work, must consider the 9’x12’ selected site limitation. See attached diagram for site layout and location.
The work must be designed to be maintenance-free for the duration of the exhibit. It must be designed with safety in mind for a viewing audience of all ages. And itt must take into consideration the pedestrian and automobile traffic that surrounds the site.
The artist selected will be awarded a $1,000 stipend. The two-year period of display will provide an opportunity to promote the artist and present the work of art for sale.
All proposals utilizing mock-ups, miniature models, drawings and photographs of existing works will be considered.
A Langley Arts Fund committee will select a work of art for approval by the Langley City Council.
The Langley City Council will have the final say on the selection of the artwork.
Selection Criteria:
1. (80% selection weight) Submittal of work as outlined in this call that demonstrates unique strength in creativity and an approach in fabrication/installation that considers all site-specific safety factors.
2. (20%) selection weight) A letter of interest that includes experience, motivation to display in Langley and a resume that provides at least two references, an artist statement and a description of completed work that meets the Call to Artists criteria
outlined above.
Artist responsibility:
1. The artist will be responsible for transportation to and from the site selected on the RFP timeline activity dates and responsible for ensuring that the work is properly prepared to meet the existing site configuration.
2. The artist selected will be responsible for providing plaque information to be attached by the City to the work of art. The information required: artist name, art medium, sales price, contact information and if applicable, the name given to the work. The City will be responsible for purchasing the plaque.
3. Artists will be required to claim their work promptly at the end of the loan period, unless otherwise arranged with the Langley Arts Fund and the City of Langley. Failure to do so will result in daily rental fees and removal costs being charged to the artist.
4. Artists will be responsible for correcting defects in materials and workmanship for the duration of its display.
5. Artists will make themselves available for the unveiling event.
Terms:
1. The Langley Arts Fund will not accept responsibility for loss or damage of artists’ submission materials.
2. The Langley Arts Fund will assist the exhibiting artist in placement and removal of his or her work (i.e., cranes and manpower).
3. The City of Langley will be responsible for all maintenance and repairs from vandalism or accidents occurring during the duration of the exhibition.
4. Photographs of artwork may be reproduced for advertisement and educational purposes. It is further understood that students and the public might photograph artwork.
5. Works of arts will be insured by the City of Langley for the two-year duration of the exhibit.
6. Sales of artwork will be actively encouraged during the exhibition. A 20% commission on all works sold as a result of the exhibit will go to the Langley Arts Fund organization. The artist will be responsible for removal costs as a result of a sale.
7. The Langley Arts Fund will have first option to buy upon firm public purchase offer. The Langley Arts Fund shall have a month to exercise the option from the date a firm offer is made from the public and if purchased, the option to keep the work of art in place for the full two years from the installation date.
Application Guidelines:
1. Current professional resume: not to exceed two pages.
2. An installation plan.
3. A one-paragraph artist’s statement and a brief artist biography.
4. A stamped self-addressed envelope must be included if return of submission materials is desired.
5. All images must be submitted in JPEG format (file name extension .jpg) and RGB color mode. We recommend uploading files that are 72 pixels-perinch (ppi) because a higher resolution does not add clarity when viewing images on a computer screen. It is recommended that applicants keep copies of original images.
Mailed applications may be hand delivered to Langley city Hall, 112 Second Street, marked:
Langley Arts Fund
Attn: Frank Rose
Or mailed to
Langley City Hall Attention LAF
PO Box 366
Langley, WA 98260
Digital submissions should be emailed to: joannsongs@gmail.com, specifying artist’s:
Name, Email address and Phone number
Questions may be addressed to Frank Rose (360) 730-6483 frankirose798@gmail.com
Deadline: All applications must be received by March 19, 2021
Langley Loaned Sculpture Program Announcement of Competition
Langley, Washington
The Langley Arts Fund organization, is announcing a call to artists, for a work of art to be installed and displayed in a common area In Langley Washington.
All emerging and established artists in Island County are encouraged to submit a proposed or existing work of sculpture in any medium.
Artists are encouraged to design the work of art to be freestanding at ground level, made of materials suitable for the Northwest. The height, width, and depth of the work, must consider the 9’x12’ selected site limitation. See attached diagram for site layout and location.
The work must be designed to be maintenance-free for the duration of the exhibit. It must be designed with safety in mind for a viewing audience of all ages. And itt must take into consideration the pedestrian and automobile traffic that surrounds the site.
The artist selected will be awarded a $1,000 stipend. The two-year period of display will provide an opportunity to promote the artist and present the work of art for sale.
All proposals utilizing mock-ups, miniature models, drawings and photographs of existing works will be considered.
A Langley Arts Fund committee will select a work of art for approval by the Langley City Council.
The Langley City Council will have the final say on the selection of the artwork.
Selection Criteria:
1. (80% selection weight) Submittal of work as outlined in this call that demonstrates unique strength in creativity and an approach in fabrication/installation that considers all site-specific safety factors.
2. (20%) selection weight) A letter of interest that includes experience, motivation to display in Langley and a resume that provides at least two references, an artist statement and a description of completed work that meets the Call to Artists criteria
outlined above.
Artist responsibility:
1. The artist will be responsible for transportation to and from the site selected on the RFP timeline activity dates and responsible for ensuring that the work is properly prepared to meet the existing site configuration.
2. The artist selected will be responsible for providing plaque information to be attached by the City to the work of art. The information required: artist name, art medium, sales price, contact information and if applicable, the name given to the work. The City will be responsible for purchasing the plaque.
3. Artists will be required to claim their work promptly at the end of the loan period, unless otherwise arranged with the Langley Arts Fund and the City of Langley. Failure to do so will result in daily rental fees and removal costs being charged to the artist.
4. Artists will be responsible for correcting defects in materials and workmanship for the duration of its display.
5. Artists will make themselves available for the unveiling event.
Terms:
1. The Langley Arts Fund will not accept responsibility for loss or damage of artists’ submission materials.
2. The Langley Arts Fund will assist the exhibiting artist in placement and removal of his or her work (i.e., cranes and manpower).
3. The City of Langley will be responsible for all maintenance and repairs from vandalism or accidents occurring during the duration of the exhibition.
4. Photographs of artwork may be reproduced for advertisement and educational purposes. It is further understood that students and the public might photograph artwork.
5. Works of arts will be insured by the City of Langley for the two-year duration of the exhibit.
6. Sales of artwork will be actively encouraged during the exhibition. A 20% commission on all works sold as a result of the exhibit will go to the Langley Arts Fund organization. The artist will be responsible for removal costs as a result of a sale.
7. The Langley Arts Fund will have first option to buy upon firm public purchase offer. The Langley Arts Fund shall have a month to exercise the option from the date a firm offer is made from the public and if purchased, the option to keep the work of art in place for the full two years from the installation date.
Application Guidelines:
1. Current professional resume: not to exceed two pages.
2. An installation plan.
3. A one-paragraph artist’s statement and a brief artist biography.
4. A stamped self-addressed envelope must be included if return of submission materials is desired.
5. All images must be submitted in JPEG format (file name extension .jpg) and RGB color mode. We recommend uploading files that are 72 pixels-perinch (ppi) because a higher resolution does not add clarity when viewing images on a computer screen. It is recommended that applicants keep copies of original images.
Mailed applications may be hand delivered to Langley city Hall, 112 Second Street, marked:
Langley Arts Fund
Attn: Frank Rose
Or mailed to
Langley City Hall Attention LAF
PO Box 366
Langley, WA 98260
Digital submissions should be emailed to: joannsongs@gmail.com, specifying artist’s:
Name, Email address and Phone number
Questions may be addressed to Frank Rose (360) 730-6483 frankirose798@gmail.com
Deadline: All applications must be received by March 19, 2021
These Galleries are open, please visit their websites to see what their schedules are. Artists may be open by appointment, please contact them to find out.
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community by donating to the
Whidbey Island Arts Council (below).
Donations will be distributed among our programs
community by donating to the
Whidbey Island Arts Council (below).
Donations will be distributed among our programs
Values
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Relevance – Broad influence, leadership and collaboration for the present
Equity – Servicer according to need to prioritize representation and visibility for all groups Sustainability – Wise, impactful and responsive growth |
Community - Authentic intergenerational and intersectional connections
Accessibility - Inclusion, simplicity and ease, resulting in equitable participation Aesthetics - Recognizing all art forms and artistic traditions that enable full and meaningful creative expression Autonomy with Accountability - Empowered, responsible generation and allocation of resources |
