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Land of Enchantment

A Fantastical Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition

Exhibition Dates July 10 through October 31, 2021

Juried Exhibition Overview

Norman Rockwell Museum invites your participation in a most unusual juried exhibition of contemporary sculpture and installation art. Artists working in all media are invited to submit proposals for Land of Enchantment, a juried exhibition held in conjunction with the Museum’s upcoming exhibition, Enchanted: A History of Fantasy Art, opening on June 12, 2021.

For hundreds of years, artists have been inspired by the imaginative potential of fantasy. Unlike science fiction, which is based on fact, fantasy presents an impossible reality—a universe where dragons breathe fire, angels battle demons, and magicians weave spells. This outdoor installation will feature unique original works inspired by the exhibition’s themes of classical and contemporary mythology, fairy tales, and fantastical heroes and villains.

Installation Area

Works will be displayed on the museum’s beautiful 36-acre site overlooking the Housatonic River, and in the company of an outstanding collection of outdoor sculptures by Peter Rockwell (1936 -2020), Rockwell’s youngest son.

Lighting

Land of Enchantment will remain on view through the fall. Though it is not a requirement, please consider including a self-contained solar lighting system on or within your piece so that it can be illuminated at night. Access to electricity will not be available.

Awards

Commendations will be awarded for Best in Show, Most Inventive, Most Artistic, and People’s Choice (Children
and Adults).

Best in Show: $750
Most Inventive: $500
Most Artistic: $500
People’s Choice, Children: $200
People’s Choice, Adults: $200

Submission Information

Norman Rockwell Museum is seeking three-dimensional, life-size, weatherproof, outdoor submissions that will be juried for awards by a panel of art professionals. Construction should be designed to withstand the elements. Materials must be viewer-safe and suitable for an outdoor installation. Artworks will need to be securely anchored into position.

Please forward an application form, sketches, and a concept statement, by mail or email to:
Thomas Mesquita, Registrar
Norman Rockwell Museum
PO Box 308, Stockbridge, MA 01262
tmesquita@nrm.org, 413-931-2278

Application Deadline
Friday, March 26, 2021

Acceptance Notification
Monday, April 5, 2021

Opening Event
Saturday, July 10, 2021, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Delivery of Artwork

Finished works will be accepted at the Museum by appointment during the week of July 5. Artists may deliver works in person or ship at their expense. A selection of installation locations on the Museum’s grounds will be available.

Sales and Commissions

Artists may, but are not required to, submit their work for sale. Norman Rockwell Museum will retain 30%, with 70% of the sale price paid to the artist. All proceeds will help to fund the Museum’s exhibitions and programs. Please indicate your interest in offering your work for sale on the entry form.

Application Fee

There is an application fee of $20. Checks should be made payable to Norman Rockwell Museum; credit cards are also accepted.

Loan Agreements and Insurance

Norman Rockwell Museum loan agreements for submissions will be provided. Works cannot be insured due to the nature of this outdoor exhibition, but the Museum will exercise the same care and safekeeping of loaned artwork as it does for its comparable property; twenty-four-hour security is maintained.

Publicity

The exhibition will be publicized widely in print and online, and through social media. A site plan and information on artists/works of art will be made available to Museum visitors.

Questions?

Call Registrar Thomas Mesquita at 413-931-2278, or email him at tmesquita@nrm.org.

APPLICATION FORM

For more information, contact tmesquita@nrm.org, 413-931-2278

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