suny oswego outdoor sculpture initiative 2024-27
SUNY Oswego seeks proposals for outdoor sculpture for the school’s main campus. Four artists will be chosen to install artworks in a centrally located lawn area adjacent to SUNY Oswego’s Campus Center.
Selected works will be on view for a three-year exhibition and become part of SUNY Oswego’s campus. SUNY Oswego has a student body of 8,000 students on a 690 acre campus. It is situated on the shores of Lake Ontario adjacent to the City of Oswego, population 18,000.
Timeline:
July 15 - 30, 2024 - Installation of sculptures
August 2023 - June 2027 - Duration of exhibition
June 2027 - De-installation of sculpture
Design Considerations:
The site of installation is a highly trafficked pedestrian area of the SUNY Oswego main campus. It is totally open to the elements and SUNY Oswego can be prone to very harsh winter weather conditions including high winds. Each sculpture will be sited on its own round 8’ diameter concrete pad. Accepted sculptures must be designed to be securely bolted to this pad. It is suggested that wedge anchors of at least ½” thickness be used. Please note for the duration of exhibition (excluding travel to and from Oswego) all works will be insured and indemnified by SUNY Oswego. Also please note installation pads will have no access to electricity, independent lighting, etc.
Selection Criteria:
- Submittal of all required application materials as outlined in the Request For Proposals;
- Attention to context: architectural, historical, geographical, and cultural;
- Originality: creativity and uniqueness of proposed artwork concept for this project;
- Maintainability: structural and surface soundness, durability and resistance to vandalism, weathering, excessive maintenance, repair costs;
- Appropriateness for placement on a campus pedestrian site;
- Feasibility: artist's proven track record/ability to complete the work on time and within the budget.
Selection Committee:
The selection committee will be made up of professionals from the SUNY Oswego arts community.