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Ledgestone Butterfly Moments Garden Art Call

About the Exhibition

This is for the permanent installation of art for the Butterfly Moments Garden at the Ledgestone memory care unit courtyard.

Location: Ledgestone Senior Living 13150 Four Star Blvd, Austin, TX 78737

This marks the final phase in curating and procuring artwork for the Butterfly Moments Garden. To move forward, Ledgestone is requesting a formal design proposal from artists.

There are three distinct categories for which artwork is being commissioned:

1. Mosaic Butterflies

  • Quantity: 3–6 pieces
  • Size: Approximately 36” W x 24–30” H
  • Designs will be created directly on the wall
  • Artists must be available to work onsite, or clearly outline an alternative installation method
  • Include pricing per piece, along with any discounts for multiple units
Wall for mosaic butterflies

2. Wood or Metal Painted Butterflies

  • Quantity: 3–6 pieces
  • Size: Approximately 36” W x 24–30” H
  • Designs may be:
    • 2D (mounted flat to the wall), or
    • 3D (with dimensional elements extending from the wall)
  • All pieces must be fully weatherproof for outdoor installation
    • Wood must be marine-grade and properly sealed
    • Metal must be treated to prevent rust and deterioration and have no sharp edges
    • All paints and finishes must be suitable for exterior use and UV/weather resistant 
 
Wall for painted butterflies

 

3. Interactive Sound Feature

  • May be freestanding, wall-mounted, or suspended from the wall
  • Can be mobile and be moved anywhere within the courtyard
  • Must meet ADA accessibility requirements (playable surface at 34” height)
  • Must be durable for outdoor conditions and stable in high winds
  • No sharp edges
  • Should produce a pleasant, engaging sound
  • Must be fully interactive and safe for resident use
  • Examples include bells, windchimes, xylophones. See video for an example – https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1459252261682032
 
Location of interactive sound feature 

 

Eligibility – Open to all current members of the DSAL 

Exhibition Details:

  • Ledgestone may ask for modifications 
  • DSAL will facilitate payment to the artist on behalf of Ledgestone. DSAL will not take title to any artwork.
  • Artists are accountable for the delivery and any related expenses.
  • Artwork must be in a finished and dry condition. Please, no wet paint.
  • The DSAL assumes no responsibility for lost or damaged goods.
  • There is no submission fee. The submission form will limit you to 5 entries. If you have more, please fill out another form. Please note that all images and details must also be submitted by June 1st.

Important Dates:

  • May 11 – Artist Call Opens
  • EXTENDED: June 8 – Art Submission deadline
  • June 15 – Notification of acceptance via email
  • September 15 – Art Installation

Payment for your artwork:

  • If selected, a Commission Agreement based on the agreed proposal will be sent for execution between Ledgestone and the artist. The DSAL will facilitate payment to the artist on behalf of Ledgestone.  50% will be paid upon the executed Commission Agreement with 50% due at the completion of the work. 
  • All submissions must include images and additional artwork information

Please ensure that you are ready to upload the following information for each piece.

  • Proposed dimensions
  • Estimated timeline for completion and installation
  • Art Medium & Substrate (i.e., acrylic on wood)- all materials must be exterior grade
  • Price
  • JPEG Images of detailed drawings (hand-drawn or digital) and/or reference images of similar work
    • Please name the image file in the following format: Last name-First name-Title.jpg. (i.e. Smith-Michelle-SunshineandRainbows.jpg)

For any inquiries and submissions, please contact us at DSAL.ArtInPublicSpaces@gmail.com.

The submission period has ended. If you have questions about the status of your submission for the DSAL art exhibits, please contact DSAL.amyn@gmail.com