Artists near and far are invited to put their creations into the public sphere in an ongoing effort to beautify Ketchum streets with a variety of sculptures.
The Ketchum Arts Commission has opened applications for Ketchum’s 11th annual Art on Fourth outdoor sculpture exhibition in 2018. Selected pieces of art will be featured along the Fourth Street Heritage Corridor, a pedestrian-friendly street with widened sidewalks, benches and designated sites for artwork.
The city also will give a $2,000 stipend to selected artists. There is no fee to apply, and the deadline for submissions is March 9.
Artists may enter as many sculptures as they would like for consideration. The call for artists, which provides detailed information on the submission process, can be found at ketchumidaho.org/arts. The call is open to all artists, regardless of their state of residence.
Artwork should be of suitable size for an outdoor exhibition (pieces under 36 inches tall won’t be accepted), sculptures should be able to withstand various weather effects, and artists will be responsible for the delivery and installation of artwork in coordination with city officials.
Submissions must include a single-page résumé including the artist’s name, phone number, email and an artist’s statement as well as the dimensions, base size and installation explanation for their art.
Now in its 11th year, the Art on Fourth exhibition has displayed artwork by diverse artists ranging from local residents to nationally known artists.