April 2025
Niwot’s Sculpture Park Committee is accepting proposals from artists who wish to be considered for a temporary (1 year) sculpture installation to be located in and around the Community Corner at Sculpture Park, on the West corner of Niwot Road and 79th Street in Niwot Colorado. The delightful vintage town of Niwot sits just off the highway between Boulder and Longmont. With a vibrant residential and business community overlooking the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains, Niwot is a unique town with great restaurants, breweries, co(ee shops and cute locally owned stores as well as fantastic history and art. With a packed calendar of events and parades – Halloween, 4th of July, Wine about Winter, Enchanted Evening, First Friday Art Walks, etc. there’s always a lot going on in Niwot! During the Summer months, Community Corner at Sculpture Park plays a key part in the First Friday Art Walks, and the art and artists are publicized in Niwot Communications. Included in the publication is the availability of the artwork for purchase. Currently six of the sculptures in the Park have been purchased or donated to be a part of the Sculpture Park’s permanent collection. The location is at a crucial crossroads linking the historic downtown and the Cottonwood shopping districts.

Aims of the Project:
The Niwot Sculpture Park Committee is a local committee of volunteers made up of Niwot residents,
business owners and Niwot Cultural Arts Association liasons. The Committee is tasked with adding up to 7 new sculptures to the Park in 2025 for a period of on year. The Committee is seeking a variety of sculpture in terms of themes, size, materials etc. that will enhance Community Corner and add to Niwot’s ambiance and the enjoyment of residents and visitors.

Submission Requirements:

• Artists may submit up to three (total) works, and up to 4 images per work.
• The maximum number of works by one artist in Community Corner per year is 2.
• The artwork must be able to withstand exterior conditions from extreme heat, wind, precipitation
  and cold.
• Please submit your recommendation for pedestal and installation methods.

Timeline:

April 2025– Call for Artists
May 15, 2025- Submissions due via online format at www.niwot.com/call-for-artists
May 22, 2025- Up to seven artworks chosen by the Selection Panel, and notifications sent to artists. June 2, 2025-deadline for contracts to be signed
August 15, 2025- installation
September 5, 2025, First Friday Art Walk-official launch of sculptures to include First Friday Art Walk public voting for People’s Choice winner.
August 15, 2025-August 27, 2026- Display Period

Budget: Several artworks may be chosen to participate.

• A stipend of $750 for one year will be available for one of the chosen sculptures, to be awarded by the Committee. This sculpture will remain in place until August 27, 2026, even if it is sold prior to this date.
• In addition, a second stipend of $250 will be awarded for one of the sculptures, based on a public vote after the installation. This sculpture, and any not receiving a stipend, will remain in place until August 27, 2026. If it is sold by the Niwot Cultural Arts Association (NCAA) during the display period, it can be removed at any time.
• For all sculptures, if the artist or the Committee wish to remove a sculpture at the end of the display period, they will notify the other party by no later than August 15, 2026.
• Artwork will be signed as available for sale through the Niwot Cultural Arts Association (NCAA). If sold during the Display Period, the NCAA will receive 30% of the selling price and the artist will receive 70% of the selling price.

  The artist shall be responsible for transportation of the artwork to the site and installation. The Sculpture Park Committee will determine the location and placement of the sculpture. The Sculpture Park Committee provides insurance for the materials used to create the sculpture. The artist should provide any additional insurance outside of this provision. The artist shall be responsible for removing and transporting the artwork away from the site at the end of the display period. Eligibility: Any practicing visual artist may apply. Students pursuing degrees in fine arts are eligible. Galleries may apply on behalf of individual artists. 
  Selection Process:
  A Selection Panel, comprising members of the Sculpture Park Committee, Niwot residents and Business Owners, will review all submissions. Selection criteria include quality and innovation, compatibility with the site, and public safety.
  Applications and Deadline: Applications will be accepted via online form held at www.niwot.com/call-for-artists and must be received by May 15, 2025.
  Inquiries: Please direct queries to [email protected].