Submit a proposal for sculpture installation

Proposals sought for Temporary Sculpture Installation project at

Connells Bay Sculpture Park

New Zealand artists are invited to submit concept proposals for the 6th Annual Temporary Sculpture Installation project at the Connells Bay Sculpture Park on Waiheke Island.

The Project

The commission is for a temporary installation. The work should be sculptural and created for an outdoor site in a coastal/rural environment. It is important that the proposed work is ephemeral in nature and not simply a pre-built object for sale.

Budget

Proposals up to a maximum value of $10,000 (GST inclusive) will be considered with emphasis on merit rather than budget. The sum awarded to the selected sculptor is to cover all the costs associated with the creative design, materials, fabrication, transportation, installation and de-installation of the work. Ownership of the work reverts to the artist following de-installation.

Timeframe

Proposals must be received by 31 May 2010.

The Trustees will make their decision by 31 July 2010.

The selected sculpture is to be installed by 17th October 2010.

The work will remain in situ for 6 months until 30 April 2011

Site

The work is to be installed at Connells Bay Sculpture Park. The specific site for the work will be selected by the artist in consultation with the Trustees.

Form

The installation may consist of a single structure or a number of structures that collectively make up the whole work. The selected work must have a WOW factor but please note that it is imperative that it be sufficiently robust to remain installed in a coastal/rural environment for at least 6 months. It will be exposed to rain, wind and sun.

Proposals

Interested artists should submit a brief sketch of their proposed project, along with a description of the work including information about materials, scale, structure and theme. It is important to explain how the work will be installed and to provide a budget with itemized costs. Please supply a CV of your previous work and experience.

All proposals will be retained for archival purposes.

All works not selected this year may be considered for installation in subsequent years.

Connells Bay Sculpture Park

Connells Bay Sculpture Park is situated on Waiheke Island in Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf, 30 minutes by boat from downtown Auckland and a further 30 minute drive to the property. It operates through a charitable trust, the Connells Bay Sculpture Trust. The Trustees’ vision is to unite art and nature by planting sweeps of native trees and creating special places for commissioned site-specific, purchased and installation sculpture by New Zealand artists. New works are added each year. The park currently contains 27 sculptures by some of New Zealand’s most well known artists. Works are set in a coastal native bush environment with commanding views of the Hauraki Gulf.

The Gowshed Gallery at the Connells Bay Sculpture Park includes a visitor’s centre, a library of contemporary publications on sculpture and a gallery of works for sale.

You are welcome to visit the sculpture park before submitting your proposal but it is important to make a prior appointment before doing so. You may also wish to telephone us for more information or visit our website.