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Rochester Art Center is seeking proposals for three temporary outdoor, site-specific art installations at three locations along the trails near downtown Rochester as part of the Art4Trails program. One proposal for each site will be selected and the artist will be awarded $3,000 per site.
Artwork will be installed between June 1 and June 20, 2025. Applications open September 30, 2024, and close December 15, 2024 at 11:45 pm.
Rochester Park and Trail System
The Rochester trails provide a convenient way to do activities such as inline-skating, biking, running and walking – either for getting to work and back or simply for recreation and exercise. Rochester has 85+ miles of trails available for pedestrians, bikers, wheelchairs and strollers. Art4Trails site locations for temporary sculptures can be found here. They are at Silver Lake Park by the old fire station, Slatterly Park and on a river landing near the waterfall sculpture at the end of 3rd St SE.
Eligibility
Artists 18 years of age or older living in Minnesota and neighboring states are invited to submit proposals individually or collaboratively. Students who do not meet the age requirement can participate by having a teacher or guardian sponsor a proposal.
Selection Criteria
Proposals will be judged based on artistic merit as evidenced by representation of past work, the proposal itself, and other supporting materials. A selection committee consisting of working artists, curators, arts professionals and a representative of the Parks and Recreation Department will review and select proposals by January 20, 2025.
Link to application: https://forms.gle/ixZUAoV4uzoiUoTL7
Map of installation sites: Click Here
Link to webpage for more information: https://www.rochesterartcenter.org/art4trails
Unveiling Event
An unveiling event is proposed for June 2025.
About Rochester Art Center
Rochester Art Center is a museum of contemporary art located along the Zumbro River in the heart of historic downtown Rochester, MN. Founded in 1946, the Art Center hosts an ongoing schedule of exhibitions of work by local, regional, national, and international artists; dynamic educational programs for all ages; and an array of community partnerships and visitor engagement initiatives. Through world-class exhibitions and programs, the Art Center presents a welcoming, integrated, and diverse experience that encourages questioning, creativity, and critical thinking.
CONTACT Kalianne Morrison, Advancement Director | kmorrison@rochesterartcenter.org