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Call for Art Submissions - Now until - Monday, January 30 @ 4pm

The Township of Oro-Medonte invites all interested artists to submit an application to participate in an expansion of the Art-Tree (review website for ideas) art project. 
An ongoing marketing campaign will promote beautiful Oro-Medonte as a great place to Live-Work-Play connecting to the larger Public Art Pieces currently on display in Craighurst. It will encourage visitors and residents to view the art, DINE.SHOP & EXPLORE local businesses in Oro-Medonte.
 
Each tree must incorporate images that reflect Oro-Medonte and fit into one of the following categories:
  • History
  • Culture
  • Natural Landscape
  • Four-seasons
  • Recreation
Art Tree Examples
There are two opportunities for artist participation.
Option 1: Art Trees - Metal Sculptures
The new trees will be on a smaller scale, metal sculptures are approximately 2 feet high, 3-D, one sided providing an art space of approximately 16" diameter on the largest piece, plus two smaller pieces. Artists will be selected through a juried process, to transform the metal tree sculptures into public art. The tree will either be displayed on a stand or on a wall in a secure/safe business location or public place. Each location must meet certain criteria, final selection will be by the Township. The Trees of Oro-Medonte once installed will be unveiled, each artist will receive credit for their work, directly on the art, website and marketing materials.  
Artist Honorarium: Completion of one Metal Tree $500 
  
Option 2: Outdoor Trees - Alupanel
Provide a print or reproduced artwork, a photo that represents Oro-Medonte. Giving the Township rights to use the image, it will be printed on alupanel and on display outdoors at various public locations. 
Artist Honorarium: $75 - $150 per selected submission, based on what is supplied.

Further Details: Artist recognition will be provided with each art piece. All final pieces will be owned by the Township of Oro-Medonte, however they will be on display at local businesses and public locations, the pieces will be used to promote the region including photo/video, highlighting the arts and culture sector in the area. The design must be the artist's original concept and not infringe on any copyright. 
*All submissions will be juried by an evaluation committee.
*All questions in the form attached must be completed.
Preference will be given to  artists who are within a 30 minute drive from the Township office (Line 7) in Oro-Medonte due to travel time, however other locations can be accommodated if pickup/drop off of tree can be arranged by artist.
 *Any questions or assistance required with the form please direct to: Jenn Whitley  jwhitley@oro-medonte.ca or  705-487-2171 x2159
 
Requirements: Once Jury Selection is complete.
OPTION 1: Artists are required to provide their own art supplies and are responsible for the entire structure, including priming and for the completed work including a topcoat/varnish. (Re-application of coating is artists responsibility & may be required.) Materials must be durable, lasting a minimum of 5 years, give this consideration with your design. 
OPTION 2: A high resolution digital image.

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* 1. **Once you start the below form it will not save unless you complete the form and the required questions. It is recommended to review and once you are ready with all required information to then complete the form in its entirety.

Please confirm which option you are interested in participating in:

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* 2. Estimated Timelines OPTION One (1):
- Submissions accepted until January 30 at 4:00pm
- Selected artists will be notified week of February 1
- Contracts signed and prepare to start artwork
- Delivery/Pick up of sculpture to be arranged week of February 13 or before
- Artwork must be complete by March 17, honorarium to follow once invoice received (some photo/video may take place in between)
- Latest pick up from artists and delivery to businesses week of March 20
- *Possible kick off event to follow end of March into April
These Timelines are estimated and subject to change at the Township's discretion.
*It is requested that artists attend the kick off event date/location TBD, more details will be confirmed at the time of artist selection and contract signed.
Please confirm you have read all of the above information. 

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* 3. Please confirm that you have a indoor location to work on the tree and that if required you will provide yourself or provide access to the space to capture photos and videos of your progress (timing will be scheduled ahead of time with project coordinator).

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* 4. Estimated Timelines OPTION Two (2):
- Submissions accepted until January 30 at 4:00pm
- Selected artists will be notified week of February 6
- Final honourarium decided, contracts distributed and signed, send the digital files by mid February
- Honorarium to follow once invoice and file received
-Final details about where tree will be displayed will be available in late March
These Timelines are estimated and subject to change at the Township's discretion.
Please confirm you have read all of the above information. 

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* 5. Contact Information

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* 6. Artists are required to submit their designs for review by the jury.
Please use the attached outline of the design to submit your work for Option 1. Attachment.
Option 2 please submit a low res image of the print for review.

OPTION 1: Include your name on the submission, it is preferred that designs are shown in colour, they can be a sketch or painted, explain the materials you propose to use (combine different materials and media to enhance the sculptures such as three dimensional elements) however please give consideration to how it could potentially be vandalized. There shouldn't be any sharp edges or opportunity for any type of injury.
Dimensional restrictions: any added elements may not go beyond a couple of inches in any direction beyond the perimeter, please also give consideration for the transportation required to get to the final destination and how well this may transport.

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* 7. Additional Submission

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* 8. If there is anything else you wish to attach.

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* 9. Which category is your first submission,  please provide details below.

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* 10. Which category is your additional submission, please provide details below.

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* 11. Provide details on why you think your design should be included in the Art Tree Trail. (Is there special meaning, a connection, a story, a place you visited, tell us why you want to be included and why your artwork).

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* 12. Please provide examples of other artwork you have completed, 3-5 examples or references in chart below.
*Required for Option 1 (this gives an idea on your capabilities)
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* 13. Please provide examples of other artwork you have completed, example 2:

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* 14. Examples of other work you have completed, example 3:

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* 15. Examples of other work you have completed, example 4:

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* 16. Examples of other work you have completed, example 5:

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* 17. Please provide further information about your examples - what are these examples from - participation in a public art project, art show, commissioned, personal hobby etc. If you have a reference you would like to share please include in one of the text boxes. 

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* 18. The Township is an inclusive community partner and we encourage all individuals to participate in Township initiatives, supporting activities and projects that are inclusive to all. This project is open to everyone including equity seeking groups.
The Government of Canada requests that we collect information as part of this project so that they may identify inclusive priorities to assist in the development of new programs and services and to identify and remove barriers. If you wish to provide this information it will be confidential, however it will be aggregated as part of reporting for funding agreements.
Information voluntarily collected will not be used for any other purpose then aggregate reporting.
If you wish to share further information please check if you self-identify as any of the following:

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* 19. By providing a submission along with the above information, you are agreeing that you (the artist) will be available to begin this project the week of February 13, 2023 or before,  and that you will be willing to sign a contract pending review.
It is your responsibility to have the necessary art supplies needed to complete the project and be ready to start project on time and end on time or before deadlines.
By selecting "yes" you are agreeing to the above, and you are giving the Township permission to connect/communicate with you based on the contact information provided. 
Any personal information that is provided through this survey for the Township of Oro-Medonte is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used only for the intended purpose of gathering responses for Call for Artist Submissions. Questions related to the collection of this information may be directed to the FOI Coordinator at 705-487-2171 ext 2140.

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* 20. I, the undersigned artist, agree to grant non-exclusive license to the Township of Oro-Medonte & its partners to reproduce my art in any medium. The undersigned further licenses The Township of Oro-Medonte and partner organizations the right to use the artist’s name, biography and likeness in any medium for the purposes of promoting the Township of Oro-Medonte and our partners. Partners could include but aren't limited to various levels of Government (based on funding), Orillia & Lake Country Tourism, Oro-Medonte Chamber of Commerce and Tourism, Tourism Simcoe County, RTO7(BruceGreySimcoe). The media, businesses and the public will also be taking photos and video to promote the artwork. The sculptures are the property of the Township of Oro-Medonte.

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