ARTISTS: ENGAGEMENT OVERVIEW

Engaging in Bucky on Parade is a multi-part process.

  • Artists submit sketches of their vision for Bucky, complete with a name or theme for the statue envisioned. We are no longer accepting submissions. If you have questions, please email [email protected].
  • A committee reviews the sketches to ensure that project guidelines are met.
  • Sketches are submitted to Bucky Sponsors to select the design for the statue they are sponsoring.
  • Artists are notified of their selection and then begin working on their statue.

Guidelines

Artists must comply with all guidelines and procedures outlined below. Artists may submit as many designs as they wish for consideration. We are no longer accepting submissions. If you have questions, please email [email protected]

Artists must adhere to these four requirements:

  1. Design must meet Bucky on Parade design guidelines:
    1. The artwork/design may not be political, derogatory, obscene, lewd, profane or defamatory in any way as determined by the Artists Committee and University of Wisconsin-Madison. Alcohol, tobacco, firearms/weapons and gambling references or images are not acceptable.
    2. The artwork may not contain a brand mark from any entity.
    3. The artist must be the owner of the elements of the artwork/design, or must provide documentation that they have received appropriate rights from third parties to display, reproduce or create derivative works of elements contained in the artwork.
    4. The use of the University of Wisconsin-Madison trademarks will be subject to University of Wisconsin-Madison approval.
  2. Artists must submit a sketch (or sketches) of proposed design to the Artists Committee by the deadline date.
  3. The Artists Committee and University of Wisconsin-Madison must approve the design before a sculpture is released to the artist and work can begin.
  4. The artist must agree to and sign an Artists Agreement (overview follows).

Vandalism does occur with these types of displays. Objects that are attached to these sculptures that can be easily removed are attractive for such vandalism so it is important that these objects are secured to prohibit such removal. Repair of vandalized Buckys will be aggressively explored if possible and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

The fiberglass sculptures themselves will weigh approximately 160 pounds.  Each sculpture is six (6) feet tall and stands atop a six (6) inch round base that is a permanent part of the sculpture.  The base should be incorporated into the design but must not be modified in shape or height. The base is designed to sit atop a concrete wafer that will weigh approximately 400 pounds.

It is important to keep in mind that Bucky on Parade is an interactive event that allows the public to touch and feel the designs. Designs must be created with DURABILITY and public safety in mind. The audiences will be broad-based and of all ages and design should be appropriate for public display.

 

Availability of blank sculptures

Artists selected are responsible for the pickup of blank sculptures, transportation and return of the completed sculptures. The sculptures will be available for pick up beginning in January 2018. The location is TBD but will be in the City of Madison.

 

Designs

The fiberglass Bucky may be painted, sculpted, transformed and adorned but the structural integrity and inherent design and physical look of Bucky cannot be compromised.

FAST Corporation will be manufacturing the sculptures.  Tips from FAST Corporation are included in the Artist Packet.  FAST Corporation is also available to answer any specific questions you may have.

Selection Process

Artists may submit as many designs as they wish. The Artist Committee will meet to review the proposals to ensure that the designs conform to the standards outlined above. Once approved, designs will be presented to sponsors who will select from the approved designs.  Artists will be notified immediately once a sponsor has selected their design.   Notifications may be made as early as mid-December 2017.

Completion of Artwork

After the artists have completed the sculptures, the sculptures must be delivered by the artists to the original location of pickup so that they can be clear coated with automotive lacquer. This process is supported through the Bucky on Parade project and not the responsibility of the artist.

  • Artists will not be responsible for the installation or removal of the Buckys once they are being exhibited.
  • Artists may be requested to provide possible touch ups once the exhibit is underway. If the artist is not available for necessary touch-ups, another artist may be asked to perform the work.
  • All Buckys may require touch-up prior to final release of the sculptures to sponsors and artists will be contacted prior to that time to determine availability/assistance.
  • Before a Bucky is placed on exhibit, the completed sculpture will be inspected by a representative of the Artist and Operations Committees. If it is determined that the artist’s completed Bucky has been produced in substantial conformity with the artist approved design, the Bucky will be put on display.

Artists Agreement

If selected, you will be required to sign an Artists Agreement prior to taking possession of a statue.  The agreement will be available in early November.

The basic components of the artist agreement are:

  • The submitted artwork proposal and completed sculpture become the property of Madison Events, LLC. Submissions will not be returned. The artist waives all rights to the designs and completed sculptures.
  • The submitted proposals will be reviewed by the Artist Committee for compliance with the terms and conditions in the artists packet materials.
  • Once approved, the selected artwork will be made available to sponsors for their review and selection. Upon selection, you will be notified immediately.
  • You will agree that you are the original creator of your design; you will be liable for any changes that affect the sculptures’ structural integrity.
  • You will agree to depict the artwork as accurately as the artwork that was submitted and selected and will be responsible for the safe and secure application of the artwork to the sculpture.
  • All completed Bucky sculptures will be finished with a clear, automotive lacquer finish. This finish is very common in these projects and should not affect your artwork. It is necessary for “weatherproofing” the sculptures. Please note that the ONLY art medium that will not work for this art project is watercolor paint.
  • Proposal submission deadline is Monday, November 27, 2017 at 5:00 PM.
  • The approximate dates and times for application of the artwork to and completion of the sculptures will be January -March 30, 2018. These dates are subject to change.
  • Artists will receive a stipend of $500 when the sculpture is picked up and $1000 upon successful completion and delivery of the sculpture.

 

Questions?

We are sure you will have a few! Please feel free to call us and we’ll do our best to answer them. Direct them to Diane Morgenthaler at 608-441-2622 or [email protected].

We look forward to receiving your designs and THANK YOU for your consideration!

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