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The Hallelujah — Harlem Public Art Fest will spotlight sculptures in the park, digital and sound installations to be enjoyed by both residents and visitors. Our goal is to create a nurturing environment that will support a diverse public art scene that has never happened in Harlem before.

The Hallelujah Public Art Fest will begin from July 8th through September 30, 2006. Sites include Harlem’s four historic ribbon parks, Trinity Cemetery from Amsterdam Avenue to Riverside Drive, Riverbank State Park, Grant’s Tomb and various East Harlem and church sites.

In addition to the festival itself, WHAF will be launching the Harlem-Heights Culture Loop that will help tourists move in and out of the streets of Harlem more easily. Most important, our all day hop off/hop on loop will help visitors mingle with fellow Harlemites and enjoy our shops and restaurants.

Submission Requirements

LOCATION (S) OF ARTWORK
The West Harlem Art Fund, Inc. and the Artists Selection Committee are seeking proposals that embrace strong visual appeal and sensitivity that will attract more visitors and residents to several private and public locations including all four historic Harlem parks. Placement and installation at park locations will require input from the NYC Department of Parks and Recreation’s Temporary Public Art Coordinator and Park District Managers. The West Harlem Art Fund, Inc. will provide comprehensive general liability insurance, the bond and public relations support. Email info@myharlem.org for detail description and pictures on the following sites:

City/State Parks
Cemetery
Historic monument
Museum
Sidewalks

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
A written description of your art work including: medium, dimensions (LxHxW and weight), installation method and anchoring procedure.

A resume and artist statement

The location of specific site(s) for the installation and the reasoning leading to the specific site(s) choice or general description of the type of environment for which the installation is designed.

Up to (10) prints of the artist’s previous works. If providing slides, please label and enclose them in a slide sheet. Any other materials, such as prints color copies, or brochures, must fit within a 9”x12” self-addresses enveloped with the appropriate amount of postage to be returned.

DO’S AND DON’T’S

DO visit our sites and observe the activities that take place there.

DON’T submit proposals for non-existing works.

ARTIST’S RESPONSIBILITIES

Bringing artwork to the site and for removal.
Any maintenance to the artwork during exhibition period.
Any repair to the installation site if necessary (i.e. sod).
Must sign a waiver exempting The West Harlem Art Fund, Inc. from any damage to the artwork during exhibition.

ARTIST FORUM

Applicants can attend an artist forum to ask questions and learn more about this process. All forums will be held at our location – Church of the Intercession, 550 West 155th Street between Amsterdam Avenue and Broadway in the Parish House.

SUBMISSION
Mail proposal(s) to The West Harlem Art Fund, Inc., 550 West 155th Street, New York, N.Y. 10032. For questions and other concerns, you can email Savona Bailey-McClain, Director of The West Harlem Art Fund, Inc. at info@myharlem.org

Although care will be taken in the handling of all submissions, The West Harlem Art Fund, Inc. nor the Artists Selection Committee cannot be responsible for any materials that are lost, stolen, or damaged while in our possession or in transit.

Source: My Harlem