Art in City Hall - Call for Artists
(February 14, 2023) - Louisville Metro Council and Louisville Visual Art (LVA) are now accepting applications for artwork to display in City Hall as part of the fifth annual Art in City Hall exhibition.
The annual program, which will be administered by LVA, invites artists to submit original, two-dimensional works of art through an online application process by Friday, February 27. The submissions will be reviewed by a selection committee comprised of Metro Council and LVA representatives.
“I’m looking forward to continuing this annual program in City Hall, and encourage all local artists to apply,” says President Markus Winkler (D-17). “City Hall welcomes thousands of visitors a year, and this is a great way to highlight Louisville’s local talent.”
Up to five artists will be selected for the exhibition. The chosen artwork will be on display March 2023 through February 2024 in City Hall’s entrance lobby, hallways, and public spaces.
Each artist selected to participate in the exhibition will receive a $500 honorarium.
Specifications
- All artwork must be original and two-dimensional.
- Outside dimensions of artwork (including frames) must not be smaller than 24 x 24 in. and must not exceed 60 x 60 in.
- All artwork must be framed, stretched or mounted to durable material, and ready for hanging with D-ring hangers, wire, or equivalent.
- Artists are responsible for transportation and delivery of selected artworks to City Hall by designated date and for pick up by a designated date at the conclusion of the exhibition.
- Artworks submitted for consideration must be available throughout the duration of the exhibition, March – February 2024.
For more information on the process and how to apply, please visit: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/metro-council/art-city-hall-2023-2024.
If you have any questions regarding the program, please contact Keith Waits at keith@louisvillevisualart.org or call (502) 584-8166.
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