A space for outdoor art.
Made possible by Sandra and Lee McMannis & Family.
The public space surrounds the historic Armory building and offers a quiet and landscaped retreat to view and ponder outdoor sculpture and installations. The Studios of Key West is now taking proposals for future exhibitions, and invites local artists to submit their ideas for consideration. Over the past two years, the garden has hosted works by Anja Marais, Lauren McAloon, Jackie Sanchez, Jim Racchi, Susan Rodgers, John Martini, Eliza Proctor and others.
To installations and exhibitions from the last several years, click on the links below.
The Studios of Key West announces a call to artists to submit proposals for exhibition within the TSKW Sculpture Garden during the upcoming 2010/2011 season.
A TSKW Sculpture Garden Exhibit offers participating artists the opportunity to showcase original sculptural artwork in a small, unique garden environment adjacent to the Historic Armory; home of The Studios of Key West, in the much visited heart of Old Town, Key West, Florida.
Emerging, mid-career and established artists, artist “teams” or collectives residing locally, nationally and internationally are invited to apply. Prior experience in public art is not required.
Exhibitions terms will be from Oct-Dec 2010, Jan-Mar 2011, April-June and July-Sept. 2011. Although artists may request a specific exhibition time preference, final scheduling decisions will be made by the The Studios of Key West Sculpture Garden Committee.
Work may be of any medium and material that will tolerate our occasionally harsh tropical climate and must consider the common safety requirements of work shown in an open, publicly accessible garden atmosphere.
Proposals may include work that is already realized. Site informed or site specific proposals are especially encouraged.
Artists will be responsible for the transport, installation, maintenance and de-installation of their work. Assistance from TSKW staff as well as volunteers can be arranged. Insurance of artwork, if desired, must be carried by the artist.
Selected proposals will receive an honorarium/stipend of up to $500 for a partial garden exhibit (front or rear) or $1000 for a full garden installation. Artists will receive 50% of this at the completion of installation and the remaining 50% will be received at the completion of de-installation and the return of the garden to its original condition. TSKW is willing to help artists locate housing options, if needed, to help defray costs during installing and de-installing work.
Deadline: August 1, 2010 We accept proposals year round, this deadline will prioritize applications received for this coming season for accepted artists inclusion in our annual, full color, printed and on-line catalog.
Proposals will be juried by The Studios of Key West Sculpture Garden Committee.
Accepted artists will be notified by e-mail prior to September 7 and additionally contacted to finalize all exhibition details. There will be a TSKW Sculpture Garden Exhibitor contract to review for selected proposals. Proposals will not be returned to artists. TSKW will notify artists whose proposals were not selected via email. These proposals will be kept in the TSKW Sculpture Garden Exhibition Proposal waiting list file for one year.
Works remain the property of the artist, any inquiries regarding the sale of work will be forwarded to the artist or artists representative. Any sales realized as a direct result of a Sculpture Garden Exhibition will be subject to An agreed upon commission
An agreed upon commission will be charged for any sales realized as a direct result of a Sculpture Garden Exhibition.
TSKW must be notified of any changes to accepted proposals prior to installation, reserving the right to refuse any substitutions. TSKW staff will work with artists to determine placement of work within the garden and will retain the right of final placement decisions.
TSKW reserves the right to use any photos of work and/or artists for educational, marketing and publicity purposes.
Application guidelines for proposals and photos of the TSKW Sculpture Garden and past Exhibitions can be viewed on the TSKW web site. www.tskw.org
Further questions are welcomed by e-mailing lauren@tskw.org
