Kirkland Fish Frolic Along the Lake announces a second call to artists for the yearlong celebration of everything Northwest and especially Kirkland.
Spawned at the Kirkland Summerfest 2013, the Kirkland Fish Frolic displayed five commissioned fish sculptures as the start of this yearlong celebration. Artist Don Rothwell created 20 more base fish sculptures ready to go to various artists, commissioned to embellish them in the artist’s own style. Once finished, all the works of art will be displayed at community festivals and by select sponsors.
The final reveal of all sculptures will take place in the summer of 2014, with a full exhibition and gala auction of the sculptures. Proceeds from the auction will be split between the decorating artist and partner nonprofits, such as the Kirkland Events Foundation.
This project is sponsored in part by 4Culture, the Kirkland Cultural Arts Commission, the city of Kirkland, the Kirkland Chamber of Commerce, The Heathman Hotel and Steve’s Custom Cars.
All artists are eligible to submit an application. Applications will be reviewed and approved by a jury comprised of Kirkland community arts volunteers and professionals, including members of the Kirkland Cultural Arts Commission, Kirkland Arts Center and local fine art galleries.
The application deadline is midnight on Sunday, Dec. 15.
Application requirements
For consideration, applications should include:
• Work Samples: Up to five images (if digital, entire package must be less than 10MB. Digital files should be titled with your name and the sample number).
• Listing of the work samples with the name of work and year.
• Artist Information: Please include a brief (150 words or less) paragraph on the artist and the artist’s experience or a formal bio.
• A brief (one to two sentence) description of how you would embellish the basic fish sculpture. (Please include any preliminary plans).
• Artist contact information, including name, phone and email.
• Submit your application by email to apply@kirklandfishfrolic.com
• Completed sculptures are due by or before March 15, 2014.
After review of the applicants’ samples, qualifications and statements, the selection committee will choose from the qualifying candidates. Applicants selected will be notified by Jan. 15, 2014.
For more information, contact Kathy Feek at kathy.feek@frontier.com or (206) 999-5632.
About fish frolic
Kirkland Fish Frolic Along the Lake is a yearlong art project commissioning 25 artists to embellish base fish sculptures in their own style. These 48-inch long “salmonesque” fiberglass fish sculptures have been created by artist Don Rothwell.
Once finished, the works of art may be displayed at community festivals and by select sponsors throughout the year.
These fish will take part in several displays and events in Kirkland during the spring and summer of 2014, before being auctioned in celebration of Kirkland, Kirkland Summerfest 2014 and the local and regional artists taking part in the Kirkland Fish Frolic. Five fish sculptures have already been finished and displayed at Kirkland Summerfest 2013.
The remaining completed sculptures are due by or before March 15, 2014. Proceeds from the auction will be split between the decorating artist and partner nonprofits like the Kirkland Events Foundation. See more on the Kirkland Fish Frolic Facebook page.
