Seeking "Art on Loan" Proposals

The City of Santa Fe Arts Commission is seeking submissions for the seventh annual Art on Loan Program Exhibition. The Art on Loan Program facilitates the temporary display of privately-owned art on City-owned property. Artists working in media suitable for outdoor display are encouraged to apply. The submission deadline is Friday July 30th, 2010. Please contact the City of Santa Fe Arts Commission at 505-955-6707 or email SF.loaned.arts@gmail.com for the necessary proposal materials.

In addition to engaging local artists, the Art on Loan Program helps to ensure that all areas of the community have public art work on display. Over fifty art works have been placed in rotation around the city since the inception of the Art on Loan Program in 2002. Most pieces are installed for about one year.

Artwork selections are made by the Art in Public Places Committee, which consists of six Santa Fe community members. Lenders of the artwork are responsible for installation and insurance.

For more information about the Art on Loan Program, the Art in Public Places Program, or the Arts Commission, please call (505) 955-6707 or email SF.loaned.arts@gmail.com.

Photo is "Phoenix Rising: Out of the Ashes", a four-painting suite with a media projection overlaid by Max Almy and Teri Yarbrow. It is currently on display at the Santa Fe Community Convention Center, courtesy of the artists and Eileen Braziel Fine Arts.