Artists invited to compete for various projects in Laguna
The Laguna Beach Arts Commission is seeking artists for multiple competitions throughout the city.
For a bench project at the Mountain Road beach entrance, professional artists who are at least 18 years old and from California are encouraged to submit images of their previous installations and public art resume by March 25, according to the city’s website.
The city wants a bench that seats four people and is made of durable materials, the website said. An independent panel will eventually recommend three finalists to the commission, Cultural Arts Manager Sian Poeschl said.
The commission is scheduled to review proposals May 22, according to the city’s website. The honorarium for the bench project is $25,000.
Project guidelines and an application are available at lagunabeachcity.slideroom.com/#/login/program/35436.
Meanwhile, Orange County artists 18 years and older can register for the 15th annual “Art That’s Small at City Hall” exhibition, which will run from March 13 through April 20 at 505 Forest Ave.
Artwork, which could include oil paintings, acrylic, photos, watercolors and drawings, must be no higher or wider than 12 inches, including the frame, and no more than 3 inches deep.
Artists may submit only one piece. The entry fee is $15.
Artists can register online through March 7 and in person from 9 to 11 a.m. March 11 at City Hall. Applications are available atlagunabeachcity.net/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=16938.
The first-place winner will receive $500.
The commission is also accepting designs for banners celebrating summer that will attach to lampposts throughout the city from June through August.
Orange County artists at least 18 years old may submit one proposal measuring 4-by-16 inches, according to the city’s website. Winning artists will be awarded $2,200 to paint their design on a provided banner.
City staff suggests artists use bright colors. Both sides of the proposed banners must be painted with acrylics or oils.
The deadline for proposals is March 13. For more information and an application, visit lagunabeachcity.net/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=16939.
The city may display banners at various times for seven years.
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