3510 S Mullen St

                                Tacoma, WA 98409

                                EHouse@cityoftacoma.org

                                (253) 573-2426

                    

Calling all artists! Seeking artists who work with existing or "found" materials for an exhibition at the City of Tacoma's EnviroHouse. Background The City of Tacoma's EnviroHouse is a permanent model home showcasing green building and natural landscape ideas, materials and techniques to create a healthy home and planet. Featuring the latest advances in green building design and construction, the EnviroHouse champions the benefits of sustainable living and building practices to homeowners, builders, suppliers, landscapers, real estate agents and the general public, highlighting readily available products for new and existing homes and yards. The EnviroHouse is located at the City of Tacoma Landfill, which receives a significant number of visitors daily. The EnviroHouse hours are 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. The house is staffed when open. Timelines DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: November 21, 2008 Notification to artists: Dec. 19, 2008 Dates of exhibit I: Jan 15, 2009-May 18, 2009 Opening/artists reception: Jan. 15, 2009 Dates of exhibit II: May 21, 2009-Sep 14, 2009 Opening/artists reception: May 21, 2009 Dates of exhibit III: Sep 17, 2009-Jan 18, 2010 Opening/artists reception: Sep 17, 2009 Types of artwork desired Because the EnviroHouse is a model home, functional items in addition to 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional fine art is desired. All artwork must include some form of recycled or "found" materials. * 2-dimensional artwork Any 2-dimensional artwork must be prepared for immediate installation. Artist must provide appropriate hanging cleats, wires, and/or frames. The EnviroHouse staff will direct the installation of the exhibit and will provide standard hanging hooks. * 3-dimensional work Sculptures will be reviewed on a case by case basis to determine appropriate and safe locations for installation. * Functional work Examples of functional work could include furniture items (lamps, coat stands, chairs, etc.), clothing, purses and jewelry, etc. Works would be displayed in-situ as if they were part of a real home. Submission Requirements 1. Resume, bio, and artist statement including artist's name, address, phone, and e-mail at the top of each page. 2. Up to 10 digital images of work you would like to display (JPEG of TIF format). Please submit only work that is available for display. 3. Image description sheet. This sheet should accompany your images and include the title, dimensions, materials, and the recycled materials and/or processes used for each image submitted. Please include your name, address, phone, and e-mail at the top of the image description sheet. 4. Completed and signed Hold Harmless Agreement (found at www.cityoftacoma.org/EnviroHouse, click "Art"). 5. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope (metered envelopes are not acceptable) if you wish your materials to be returned to you. Mail or e-mail to: EnviroHouse Coordinator Solid Waste Management 3510 S Mullen St Tacoma, WA 98409 EHouse@cityoftacoma.org <mailto:bsmith@ci.tacoma.wa.us> (253) 573-2426 A panel of representatives from the local arts community, and from the funding partners of the EnviroHouse will select finalists and pieces for display. Finalists will be asked to bring in actual work before final selection is made to determine quality, scale and appropriateness for the space. Find more information at http://cityoftacoma.org/Page.aspx?hid=5804.