ENTRY FORM SCULPTURE IN CONTEXT 2018 NATIONAL BOTANIC GARDENS

PLEASE COMPLETE ALL RELEVANT SECTIONS ON THIS FORM AND RETURN TO SCULPTURE IN CONTEXT, PO BOX 10054, DUBLIN 16 BY THURSDAY APRIL 5th, WITH YOUR SUBMISSION FEE.

LATE SUBMISSIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. INCOMPLETE APPLICATION FORMS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

All details must be given clearly below for catalogue purposes. Please type or write in Block Capitals.

Name ____________________________________________ Address ____________________________________

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Email _________________________________________________ Tel. no. ________________________________

I have read the terms and conditions of Sculpture in Context. I accept that they are fair and reasonable and agree to be bound by them. (Work will not be accepted without a form signed by the artist)

Signature of Artist ....................................................................................................

Please include in your proposal whether the work is freestanding or fixed to a structure and details of any fixings.

WORK NO. 1 Title for Catalogue __________________________________________________________

Medium _________________________________________ Dimensions H______ W _______ D________ in cmsMultiples – Total number of pieces_____________ Editions - Total and number available for sale: ______________

Sale Price for Catalogue (including commission – see Conditions of Entry) € _______________________________

Location Outside (Mark preferred location on Grid Map) Glasshouse Gallery

WORK NO. 2 Title for Catalogue __________________________________________________________

Medium _________________________________________ Dimensions H______ W _______ D________ in cmsMultiples – Total number of pieces_____________ Editions - Total and number available for sale: ______________

Sale Price for Catalogue (including commission – see Conditions of Entry) € _______________________________

Location Outside (Mark preferred location on Grid Map) Glasshouse Gallery

WORK NO. 3 Title for Catalogue __________________________________________________________

Medium _________________________________________ Dimensions H______ W _______ D________ in cmsMultiples – Total number of pieces_____________ Editions - Total and number available for sale: ______________

Sale Price for Catalogue (including commission – see Conditions of Entry) € _______________________________

Location Outside (Mark preferred location on Grid Map) Glasshouse Gallery

CHECKLISTCompleted Entry Form Short Written description and Photographs/Drawings of proposed work

2 photographs of previous work Site Map with 2 possible sites marked for each proposed work

Cheque/postal order made payable to Sculpture in Context (€12 single entry or €20 for two/three entries.)

Stamped self-addressed envelope for return of proposals

Do NOT send Cash with your entry form. Proposals cannot be made on-line. Maquettes will not be accepted.

Please note you will be notified of the results by email. Please check your junk folders as bulk emails are often treated as junk mail. Artists will always be notified whether the work has been selected or not.

Sculpture in Context 2018 - Particulars and Conditions of Entry1. Submissions must be In Context, original, site specific and of a high standard, both in presentation and in content. The work must not have

been previously exhibited in Dublin. Submissions must be made on the official downloadable sheets only. Information submitted using any other forms will NOT be accepted. Proposals should be typed, and in A4 format. Entry Forms and proposals, together with the appropriate fee must reach Sculpture in Context, PO Box 10054, Dublin 16, on or before Thursday 5th April. Late submissions will not be accepted. Please note Submissions cannot be made on-line. Artists will be notified by email. Please note that you will always be notified whether the work has been selected or not.

2. Up to 3 works may be submitted. Proposals must be accompanied by a fee of €12 if only one work is to be submitted, or a fee of €20 for more than one work. Each entry must be a separate entity. The fee is non-refundable.

3 Artists requiring the return of their written proposals should enclose an appropriately stamped, self-addressed envelope.

4. Proposals may be durable or time based artworks, including performance.

5. The submissions must convey the appearance of the proposed works. Photographs, and/or drawings of various aspects, for example, together with short (Typed A4) descriptions may be included. Please do not submit images on CD. Please also include 2 Photographs of previous work with your submission to help the selection process.

6. Submissions should be posted in an A4 envelope to the address at Condition 1 above. Please note Maquettes will not be accepted.

7. The proposal must show that the works will be stable and secure and present no danger to people in their vicinity. If a work is unstable or dangerous after installation, the Committee will remove it.

8. The work may be free-standing or may be fixed to existing structures in such a way as to avoid any permanent intrusion. Drilling into walls will not be allowed under any circumstances. No work should be nailed to any of the trees in the gardens . Where the work requires a plinth (indoor works only) it will be provided.

9. All work must be removed after the exhibition and proposals must clearly show how this can be done without causing damage. Sculpture MUST NOT be collected before the end of the exhibition.

10. Commission. All work sold during and as a result of the event is subject to commission. All Work to the value of - €1 - €5,000 20% €5,000-€10,000 15% €10,000 - €15,000 10% Work over €15,000 5%Please ensure that the price you indicate in the entry form is correct as this is the figure that will appear in the catalogue, prices will not be changed once the catalogue goes to print. When calculating the selling price of a piece, artists should take into account the delivery costs if a work sells, this can be calculated separately or included in the sale price on the entry form. Artists will be asked to assist in the delivery of large pieces.

11. Transport of works to and from the Botanic Gardens is the artist's responsibility and work not removed on time may be disposed of.

12. Proposals may indicate preferred locations but the selection committee/site coordinator may allocate alternative locations. See Venue Site Map. Smaller indoor pieces will be located in the gallery space in the Visitors Centre on the 1st floor.

13. Installation and Removal of Works -Please bring whatever tools you will need for installation ie. ladders, drills, spades.Please note dates for installation and removal of large pieces requiring lifting equipment or assistance. Installation of work at the National Botanic Gardens will take place on the following dates: Thursday 30th August between 11am and 4pm, (Large works can be installed only on this day NO vehicles will be allowed on the grounds before 11am) or Saturday 1st September between 10.30am and 4pm. ● Sculpture must be installed only on these dates and will not be accepted later. Removal of work will take place on Saturday 20th October between 10.30am and 4pm, or Monday 22nd October between 11am and 4pm. (Large works can be removed only on this day. Vehicles will be allowed on the grounds on this day only)

14. Siting will be under the control of a site coordinator who will liaise with the Botanic Gardens Management. Their decisions in these matters will be final. No installation should take place until the site is approved by the Botanic Gardens Management and the method of fixing is discussed with a member of the Committee.

15. It is a condition of exhibiting that each artist maintains their sculpture in a presentable condition throughout the exhibition. This includes the repair of any minor damage to the sculpture.

16. The Artist licences the Committee to photograph works for publicity purposes in relation to the exhibition.

17. By signing the entry form artists authorise Sculpture in Context Committee members to move their sculpture or remove it from the site for any reason, including but not limited to public safety, damage or potential damage to the sculpture or for the cohesive curation of the exhibition.

18. Any enquiries regarding the exhibition and/or siting should be directed to Sculpture in Context Committee members, and not to the National Botanic Gardens staff - see Contact Details on the website for a list of telephone numbers.

19. The utmost care will be taken of all works submitted for exhibition, but neither the Botanic Gardens Management, nor the Organising Committee will be responsible for any damage, loss of, or destruction to, any works for any reason whatsoever. Any insurance should therefore be effected by the artist against all risks.

ENTRY 1 – TITLE ……..………………………………………………………....................................................

ENTRY 1 – ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONPlease include whether the work is freestanding or fixed to a structure and details of any fixings

ENTRY 2 – TITLE ……..………………………………………………………....................................................

ENTRY 2 – ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONPlease include whether the work is freestanding or fixed to a structure and details of any fixings

ENTRY 3 – TITLE ……..………………………………………………………....................................................

ENTRY 3 – ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONPlease include whether the work is freestanding or fixed to a structure and details of any fixings

PREVIOUS WORK – IMAGE ONE

PREVIOUS WORK – IMAGE TWO

SITE MAP please mark 2 possible sites for each proposed work