Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens partners with the Arts Council of Mendocino County to present this biennial exhibition of sculptures placed throughout the Gardens. We invite sculptors to apply to exhibit in the 2023-2025 biannual Sculpture Gallery at the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens. Timeline for the Sculpture Gallery –– Display period: May 2023 – April 2025 –– Deadline for submissions: March 31, 2023 –– Notification to Artists by late April 2023 –– Accepted artwork must be installed in the agreed upon location at the Gardens between May 1-31, 2023. Artists must arrange for installation with MCBG staff at least 1 week in advance. Call (707) 964-4352 ext 10 or email administration@gardenbythesea.org. If you have any questions about this form or the event please email marketing@gardenbythesea.org, or visit www.gardenbythesea.org.
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This exhibition is site-specific in nature. There is no application fee to enter. You may enter up to three sculptures. If your sculpture includes multiple pieces but is meant to be exhibited together, please include it as one entry. The Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens and the Arts Council of Mendocino County are 501(c)3 organizations that partner to provide this mutually beneficial opportunity. We hope you will consider joining as a member or making a donation. We appreciate your support! Entries will be evaluated against the following criteria: 1. Sculpture enhances and expands visitors’ experience of this unique place and inspires appreciation and thoughtfulness for nature 2. Media and dimensions of sculpture harmonize with the gardens in all seasons 3. Sculpture materials do not pose any risk to the garden ecosystem and are able to withstand or evolve with the outdoor setting and coastal environment over an extended exhibition period 4. The Gardens is a family-friendly and inclusive venue; work must not violate the Gardens Diversity and Inclusion Policy. Conditions – Artists will receive a 60% commission of any sales. The remainder will be split between the ACMC and the MCBG. – Artists are responsible for delivery and installation of work to the MCBG, delivery to the customer should it sell, and/or return to the artist at the end of the display period. – Preferred location subject to MCBG approval. Staff reserves the right to relocate sculpture within the grounds. No artwork is to be displayed on the grassland or ocean bluffs. The majority of the pieces will be situated in the area inside the deer gates. – Staff of the MCBG and ACMC are not able to provide maintenance support for sculptural work. Work should be able to withstand and/or evolve in outdoor weather conditions. You will be notified if your sculpture needs attention or maintenance. – Upon installation, if a piece proves to be a hazard to guests or wildlife it is subject to relocation or removal. – Preferred location subject to MCBG approval. Staff reserves the right to relocate sculpture within the grounds. No artwork is to be displayed on the grassland or ocean bluffs. The majority of the pieces will be situated in the area inside the deer gates. – Preferred location subject to MCBG approval. Staff reserves the right to relocate sculpture within the grounds. No artwork is to be displayed on the grassland or ocean bluffs. The majority of the pieces will be situated in the area inside the deer gates.
Upload up to 6 digital images of a single sculpture entry here. Please name the file with the title of the sculpture and your name. If you are unable, please email the images to marketing@gardenbythesea.org.
Please indicate and list the height, width, and depth/diameter
Please list the materials the sculpture is composed of here
Please list the price of the sculpture here. Please keep in mind that artists will receive a 60% commission of any sales. The remainder will be split between the ACMC and the MCBG.
If you are familiar with the Gardens and have a specific site in mind please indicate the area. You may refer to the map (see link above). MCBG staff has final location selection for each sculpture. Staff reserves the right to relocate sculpture within the grounds. No artwork is to be displayed on the grassland or ocean bluffs. The majority of the sculptures will be situated in the area inside (east of) the deer gates.
(optional) You may choose to enter more than one sculpture. Upload up to 6 digital images of a single sculpture entry here. Please name the file with the title of the sculpture and your name. If you are unable, please email the images to marketing@gardenbythesea.org.