Inviting proposals for Refraction 2011

Refraction: October/          November 2011

We are delighted to announce that Karl Chitham is curating this year’s event. Karl brings a wealth of curatorial expertise to the job and we anticipate a great event.

The location for the exhibition is the rock garden within the Sculpture Park.  It is a place where visitors tend to walk more slowly and can enjoy a more intimate garden than in the rest of the Sculpture Park. 

The rock garden is ideal for the exhibition of outdoor glass sculpture as it provides an intimate environment in tune with the subtle nature of glass.  This part of the garden contains rock plinths, a water cascade, and a pond; planting consists mainly of cacti, bromeliads and succulents.  It is also a relatively open and well-lit part of the garden.  The glass exhibition will be held concurrent with the end of Winter Collection Sculpture Show, displaying larger sculptures in the rest of the Park.  It will be the start of the rhododendron and spring flowering season when visitor numbers will be increasing again.

FULL PROPOSALS due by 5pm, Friday, 13th May, 2011

Requirements:

We welcome your application and ask that you include

1. A brief ‘concept’ statement;

2. A physical description of the work; please include drawings or photographs;

3. Provide information about materials, dimensions and technical / installation requirements;

4. A brief curriculum vitae of previous work and experience.

If you have any questions regarding the submission requirements please e-mail Sarah at sarah.a@clear.net.nz; who will be happy to guide you through the process.

Visiting the park would be an advantage for any artist considering a proposal; however photographs and information are available on request. Please view the website www.sculpturepark.co.nz

How to submit:

Either:

E-mail your “Expression of Interest” / “Full Proposal” as an attachment to Sarah Anderson at sarah.a@clear.net.nz

Or:

Post to: Sarah Anderson, c/o The Waikato Sculpture Trust, 207 Scotsman Valley Road, R.D.7, Hamilton. 3287

Contact phone numbers:

Sarah: h. (07) 8240757 or m. 0274 267 847