text: Posted by Public Art League ; Posted on Apr 03, 2020
  The Public Art League (PAL) in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois is seeking artists to display sculptures in our community. The Public Art League (PAL) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that advances public art in the Champaign-Urbana urban areas.
  BUDGET: $2,500 honorarium (lease sculpture for 2-5 years)
  ELIGIBILITY: Professional visual artists age 18 or older
  DEADLINE: May 31, 2020 5:00pm CST
  Selected sculptures will be installed in the community metro area and will serve as major visual anchor points, community identity and a statement that creativity and art are of vital importance to our existence in Central Illinois.
  Contingent upon a successful fundraising campaign, the Public Art League will offer selected artists a $2,500.00 honorarium to cover artist expenses such as the temporary lease of the artwork, transportation to and from the installation site, food & lodging, and artist fees for on-site availability during installation and de-installation. If multiple pieces are selected from one artist an honorarium will be awarded for each piece. PAL, the Cities of Champaign-Urbana and Business sponsors will provide logistical and staff support, site design parameters, and incur the costs associated with site preparation, the physical installation and promotional events and materials.
  We encourage the entry of pieces with an exciting, vibrant, and energetic nature. We also encourage human representational pieces, and/or work that incorporates illumination at night. Submissions must be existing, completed works and available for delivery during the summer/fall of 2020.
  There are no recommended materials, but artists should consider the viability of the work's structure and appearance and ability to be displayed outdoors for many years. The east-central Illinois climate is hot and humid with intense sunlight, periodic rain, thunderstorms and high sustained winds during the summer, and very cold with frequent sub-zero temperatures during the winter. All artwork must require limited to no maintenance. A statement of recommended maintenance for a 24-month period is required for all submissions.
  At least 3 images (Front, Back and one side), but no more than 8 images, of each entry that is available to exhibit.
  At least two images of previously completed artwork. Digital images in PDF format are preferred. All images must be labeled as follows: artist's last name_first initial_image#.pdf (ex. smith_a_01.PDF)