Artist Instructions:

Design Criteria

  • Make your bird creative, whimsical, artistic, colorful, fun, unique, innovative.
  • Please, no direct label advertising or logos of products.
  • This is a public display; finished works must be appropriate for all audiences.
  • The Whitewater Arts Alliance Public Art Committee reserves the right of “refusal” should a finished bird fail to meet the guidelines of the design committee.

Hanging Information

  • The birds will be hung with fasteners through the pre-drilled holes. Do NOT fill or black these holes!

Construction Information

  • The birds are made of plywood. Be sure all the surfaces are painted and all surfaces and attachments are sealed. The birds will be outdoors all summer.
  • Be sure all adhesives and surface finishes are waterproof and fade-resistant. Use weather-resistant glue (like Gorilla Glue) for securing treatments.
  • You can add to or subtract from the bird, just stay within the size limits (below) and do not changing the hanging elements (see above).
  • To be hung, the total weight of the finished bird cannot exceed 20 lbs.
  • Sides, top and extensions can be added but do not exceed 6 inches on any side.
  • All surfaces exposed must be included in the design.
  • All birds must have a weatherproof finish. Apply a commercially available sealant OR Zingg Motor Corporation will clear-coat finished works for $10 (payable by artist). Deliver the finished bird with your contact information to Zingg’s between April 20 and May 6. You will be contacted to pick up your piece when it is clear-coated so you can deliver the bird with the form on the other side of this paper attached to GMA Printing, Main Street.

General Information

  • Any repairs to the art that may be required are the responsibility of the artist. WAA will notify the artist if repairs are needed during the exhibit.
  • Finished works will be displayed between May and September.
  • When the birds are taken down, they will be displayed at the Cultural Arts Center and will be available for purchase in a silent auction. If you wish to purchase your own bird, please make payment of $10 at the time you drop the completed form off at GMA.
  • The birds are the property of the Whitewater Arts Alliance. The WAA reserves ALL rights to their use(s).

Deadlines:

  • May 13, 2016 – Finished birds and attached information sheet due at GMA Printing
  • April 20 – May 6, 2016 – Clear-coating at Zingg Motor Corporation.

Contact Information: Roni Telfer, , 920-728-1777 or Linda Long, , 262-473-5538.

If for ANY reason you cannot complete your bird, please notify Roni Telfer or Linda Long ASAP so that other arrangements can be made to complete the piece. All birds need to be included in the display.