Creative competition set for map of Putnam public art and arts destinations

Wednesday, June 22, 2016

The Greencastle Arts Council (GAC), in conjunction with the Putnam County Bicentennial Committee and the Putnam County Convention and Visitors Bureau (PCCVB), have announced a creative competition that will commission one Putnam County artist or team of artists to design a creative map of Putnam public art and arts destinations.

Putnam County artists or artistic teams of any age are invited to submit a concept/design proposal for a two-dimensional map that illustrates the locations of public art and arts venues in the county.

Old version of a Putnam County map

Cash awards totaling $625 will be awarded in two rounds. Up to $225 in prizes will be awarded after the first round, in which artists are invited to submit their concepts for the creative map. Up to three finalists chosen from the first round will each earn $75 and be invited to move on to the final round, further developing their concepts. The winning artist/team will earn an additional award of $400 upon completion of the project.

The winning map will be printed and distributed by the PCCVB and other county organizations. The map's purpose is to highlight and promote the art and artists of Putnam County and to attract and direct visitors and residents to explore public art and arts venues.

First round concept proposals are due by Aug. 15 deadline. GAC will select up to three finalists to further develop their artwork.

From the finalists' entries, GAC will select and announce the winner on Oct. 31. The winning artist/team will earn an additional award of $400 upon completion of the project. The map will be unveiled and the award presented during Putnam County's Celebration of Indiana's Bicentennial in December 2016.

The original artwork will be framed by the GAC and exhibited during the Putnam County Bicentennial celebration on Dec. 16. The completed art will become the property of the Putnam County Convention and Visitors Bureau to be used for promotional purposes.

Artists are encouraged to think outside of the box. The GAC seeks creative and personal interpretations of mapping rather than mathematically accurate or objective ones.

Any two-dimensional media may be used in the creation of the map design, including but not limited to acrylic, watercolor, gouache, oil painting, photography, ink, pencil, charcoal, collage or mixed media. The printed map will be 11 x 17 inches. Maps should functionally locate public artworks and venues (visit www.greencastleartscouncil.org for a list and locations of public art and arts venues).

Artists will submit a minimum of three high-resolution (300 dpi) photographic images of the map design concept, including two detailed (close-up) images. Artists may also submit up to three images of previously completed work. Concept submissions are due Aug. 15 by 11:59 p.m., and may be submitted at GreencastleArtsCouncil.org or by mail to PO Box 631, Greencastle, IN 46135.

Under the guidance of the GCAC and PCCVB, the selection committee is responsible for reviewing submissions, selecting and recommending finalists, and recommending the ultimate selection of the artist/art team to be awarded the commissioned project based on originality, artistic merit, craftsmanship, and suitability to project objectives.

Anyone with questions or comments, artists are invited to contact Katherine Newkirk of the Arts Council at Newkirk.Kit@gmail.com.

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  • What constitutes art/guidelines for art. Will this include someone who makes art out of old rims in their backyard...pottery in their home...wood art in their garage? Or do you have to have a hard scape building? Will this include the whole county? Are county taxpayers dollars being used for this project?

    -- Posted by canttakeitanymore on Thu, Jun 23, 2016, at 2:30 PM
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