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The City of Star Parks, Art, & Beautification Committee (PABC) is issuing a call-to-artists for the Star City Hall Public Art Exhibit project. In an attempt to add visual interest to Star City Hall, we are seeking professional or amateur artists working in two dimensional media to apply to the schedule of the rotating public art exhibit at Star City Hall. Exhibits will be in the hallway to the Council Chambers and are scheduled for 12-week periods. More than one artist’s works may be exhibited at one time. For each exhibition, artists and their works are publicized by the PABC through press releases sent to local media and on social media. BACKGROUND The Star City Hall Public Art Exhibit project is a public art program intended to stimulate awareness and appreciation of the importance of publicly accessible art and its benefits to the community, encourage the growth and preservation of the city’s art resources and foster the development of a receptive climate for the arts. This program is under the direction of the City of Star and is facilitated by PABC. LOCATION OF THE STAR CITY HALL EXHIBIT The exhibit wall is located inside Star City Hall, more specifically the south wall when entering the building from the North entrance and turning right to go to the Council Chambers. The art exhibit is free and open to the public anytime during normal Star City Hall business hours, which are generally Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM excluding holidays. ELIGIBILITY Professional and amateur artists living in Idaho working in two dimensional media (video media is not accepted) are invited to apply. All artwork must be mounted and framed and ready to hang. Wire or rings must be mounted 1/3 of the distance from the top of the frame. SELECTION PROCESS AND REVIEW CRITERIA The PABC will jury submissions. Selection of work will be based upon artistic excellence and works reflecting history, art, culture, and natural diversity. Compatibility with surroundings and appropriateness for display in a public building are paramount. All artwork must be suitable for display in a public building frequented by persons of all ages. No works that depict nudity, sexual acts, profanity, or obscenity will be selected. The jury may choose specific themes within this general framework, and advertise these themes prior to artwork being submitted for each 12-week cycle. PROJECT PERIOD Exhibits are scheduled in advance. Exhibits are displayed for a period of 12 weeks. SET UP/TAKE DOWN Delivery and pick up of artwork is by appointment only. Artists are responsible for hanging and taking down their own artwork but may request assistance if needed. BUDGET The artist will not be compensated for consideration or placement of their artwork. COMMISSION Sale of any artwork is handled by the artists, the City of Star will not sell artwork on the artist’s behalf. Artists must provide a biography sheet that includes contact information. The biography sheet will be displayed on the exhibit wall for public information. Artists may create individual labels that include pricing but the labels must look professional and not be hand-written. HOW TO ENTER Artists must email their completed Star City Hall Public Art Exhibit Application along with five examples of their artwork to [EMAIL REDACTED]. Examples of artwork must be at least 5” wide when printed at 100% and either .jpg or .pdf file format. QUESTIONS? Please contact [EMAIL REDACTED]. Final_CallToArtists_StarCityHallPublicArtExhibit ---PAGE BREAK--- Artist Name: Mailing Address: City: Zip Code: Contact Phone: Email: I am 18 years of age or older: yes (The below parent/guardian consent is required.) Please tell use about your artwork including the style, medium, and size: I agree to allow the City of Star and the Parks, Art, and Beautification Committee to use a minimum of three of the submitted images (or displayed artwork provided by artist) and other submitted materials for the purpose of promotion and publicity of the event. Submission of one application constitutes agreement to use the artists’ materials in this way. All artwork submitted to the City of Star with this application is original artwork I conceived and created in all respects. I agree to the general terms and conditions as stated in the ‘Call to Artists: Star City Hall Public Art Exhibit.’ If selected, I will be required to agree to other specific terms and conditions that shall be set forth in a separate, written Artwork License Agreement between myself and the City of Star. All artwork submitted to the City of Star with this application is public record subject to the Idaho Public Records Act. Signature Date Artists must email their completed Star City Hall Public Art Exhibit Application along with five examples of their artwork to [EMAIL REDACTED]. Examples of artwork must be at least 5” wide when printed at 100% and either .jpg or .pdf file format. Final_CallToArtists_StarCityHallPublicArtExhibit For interested participants under 18 years of age, please recognize that students are encouraged to participate in the project. Parental consent and supervision are requirements for participation, and appropriate signatures must be completed below: My son/daughter my permission to participate in this project. Parent/Guardian Name (please print) Signature Date