ArtPath 7
Overview
Project Description:
This summer, Lansing Art Gallery & Education Center will partner with the City of Lansing to bring up to 20 temporary, site-specific artworks along a 2.5-mile stretch of the Lansing River Trail, which will stretch from the historic arts district of Old Town Lansing, through the Capital Complex of Downtown Lansing. On average, over 82,000 visitors enjoyed the River Trail during the project.
Artwork of all media is eligible, including natural materials, murals, paintings, sculptures, and fiber installations. Artists are responsible for all aspects of the installation and removal of their work, including the tools and materials needed.
Individuals or teams are encouraged to create interactive and engaging installations with park visitors. Artists may also submit artwork for multiple sites along the path and will be granted $1,000 for each accepted submission.
Additional Opportunities
Accepted artists may have the opportunity to participate in educational programming that celebrates their work. This may include an artist talk, teaching a workshop for adults or children, etc. Additional stipends will be given for these opportunities.
Accepted artists will also have the opportunity to exhibit and sell work in Lansing Art Gallery & Education Center's retail gallery for the Summer of 2024. Our commission rates will apply, and a retail gallery contract must be signed.
Eligibility:
- Artists must be 18 years of age or older
- Artwork may be created by an individual, a team, or a collective.
- Artists must be living in Michigan.
- Artists may submit individual work in all media, including artwork designed for installation.
- Artwork must be original in concept and design.
- Artwork must be created in durable materials appropriate for an outdoor, urban, or public space. Note: It is the artist's responsibility to cover their mural with an anti-graffiti protective clear coat after it is painted.
- Artwork must have been created within the past three years or created for this project.
Artist(s) Responsibilities:
- Propose high-quality art that responds to guidelines
- Delivery, installation (including but not limited to the hardware, clear coats for murals, and electricity hook-ups), and removal are the responsibility of the artist
- Note: It is the discretion of the City of Lansing to decide if they will keep murals up or paint over them in the event of vandalism that cannot be removed
- Participating artists will be required to sign a contract and complete a W-9 form for tax purposes
- Determine sale price if applicable
- Insurance (Entries will be handled with all possible care, but Lansing Art Gallery & Education Center does not provide insurance for artwork and is not responsible for loss or damage from any cause whatsoever)
Lansing Art Gallery & Education Center’s Responsibilities:
- Adjudicate artwork based on selection criteria
- Prepare legal documents for signature by the artist or organization
- Provide general coordination assistance with the press, mailing, and other city agencies
- Produce identifying signage
- Procure liability insurance for the project.
- Handle all transactions regarding sales (50% commission for non-members and 45% for members)
Calendar:
- Virtual ArtPath Artist Workshop (to support applications): January 18, 2024 at 6pm on Zoom
- Submission Deadline (online only): Thursday, February 15, 2024, at 11:59 PM
- Jury Notification to Artists: Friday, March 15, 2024
- Artwork Delivery and Installation: May 21 – May 26, 2024 (artists creating murals will work with the gallery to schedule an extended installation time)
- Exhibition: May 27 – September 2, 2024
- ArtPath Kick-Off Event: TBD
- Artwork Removal (if applicable): September 3 - 8, 2024
Note: All accepted artists must schedule a consultation with Sarah Hopkins, Exhibitions Director, after work is accepted to discuss materials and installation methods.
Promotions: Lansing Art Gallery & Education Center will widely promote exhibiting artists through local and statewide press release distribution, radio interviews, emails, print materials, social media, public speaking engagements, and word-of-mouth. Online and print materials will feature all selected artwork and artists.
Submission Requirements
- A written description of the proposed artwork, including title, medium, dimensions (height x width x depth), weight, installation method, and anchoring procedure
- If proposing existing work: photographs or slides of artwork, including reference to human scale
- If proposing a new work: working drawings or photographs of maquette to scale
- Artist’s statement and resume (to be used for promotional purposes, including the website)
- The proposed location for the installation
- Up to ten images of the artist’s previous work. All images must be clearly labeled with the artist's name, the work's title, media, and dimensions.
- Submissions should represent the exact works of art the artist intends to exhibit
- Two-dimensional artworks should be represented in 1 photo each, while three-dimensional artworks are allotted up to three photos.
- Media, retail price (if applicable), and artwork size are required for each image.
- IMPORTANT: Images must be named with the title of artwork (ex. titleofartwork.jpg)
Available Locations
Apply NowTurner Park
Turner Park is just south of Old Town and is at the south end of Buchard Park where the Brenke Fish Ladder is located. This site is right next to the Oakland Trailhead where free parking can be found and there is also a playground nearby.
Turner Dodge House
This historic house and grounds are located in the North side of Lansing in the historic neighborhood of Old Town. The location of this ArtPath site is situated behind the house right off the River Trail.
The Grassy Knoll
This grassy knoll is just south of the Turner Dodge House on the River Trail in the historic Old Town Neighborhood. This space is just off of the trail and includes a shady area with a bench.
Old Town Boardwalk
This long stretch of boardwalk is in the heart of the historic Old Town Neighborhood. The boardwalk and the space under the Cesar Chavez Bridge are available to be reimagined. This boardwalk is a popular area for people to walk, jog, bike and fish.
Buchard Park - South
This site is located in Buchard Park just south of the Brenke Fish Ladder in the historic Old Town Neighborhood. It can be found right next to the river near a fishing dock and across from a small garden.
Seating Area on the Old Town Boardwalk
This wooden boardwalk is in the heart of the historic Old Town Neighborhood. This built in seating area comfortably seats two adults and across from a popular fishing spot. This area is a short walk from a staircase that takes pedestrians up to the Old Town neighborhood popular for their restaurants, shops and festivals.
Buchard Park - South 2
This spacious, grassy area houses the Brenke Fish Ladder in the historic Old Town Neighborhood. This park is a great spot for a sculpture or installation and it will be home to two ArtPath works this year.
Oakland Trail Head
This site is located in Turner Park, just south of Buchard Park and a short walking distance away from the Brenke Fish Ladder. This grassy area is next to a trailhead where a playground is nearby and free parking is available.
Buchard Park - North
This spacious, grassy area houses the Brenke Fish Ladder in the historic Old Town Neighborhood.
Saginaw St. Trail Head
This site is just north of Saginaw St. and is located near a trail head. This grassy area is expansive filled with mature trees and a has a small bench for visitors to take a seat to rest.
River Front Pathway East
This cement pad is tucked into a lovely park next to the River Trail just north of the Shiawassee St. Bridge. It is located across from the river bank that is adjacent to Adado Riverfront Park, which is a popular festival park.
River Front Dock
This wooden dock is just north of the Shiawassee St. Bridge and overlooks the Grand River and Adado River Front Park. This is in a popular area and close to the newly renovated Rotary Park.
Downtown Boardwalk Near Impression 5
This site can be found along the boardwalk in Downtown Lansing, just south of Michigan Avenue behind Impression 5 Science Center.
Wall South of Kalamazoo St. Bridge
This long, low wall is just south of the Kalamazoo St. Bridge. Visitors can also enjoy a wildflower garden nearby.
R.E. Olds Pocket Park
We are crossing the river again this year and continuing to extend ArtPath on the West side of the Grand River. A short walking distance from the beautifully restored 1930's power plant which is now home to the AF group is the Shiawassee Bridge.
Grassy Area between Kalamazoo St. & 496 1
This site can be found just south of the Kalamazoo St. Bridge in a grassy area near the trail, and features a wildflower garden nearby.
Grassy Area North of the 496 Bridge
This grassy area is perfect for a sculpture and it has been home to ArtPath sculptures in the past.
Grassy Area between Kalamazoo St. & 496 2
This site can be found just south of the Kalamazoo St. Bridge in a grassy area near the trail, and features a wildflower garden nearby.
Under the 496 Bridge 1
This long wall under the 496 Bridge is home to a number of murals from ArtPath's history. This particular wall is situated in the middle of the long wall under the bridge and can be found in between murals from previous years.
Under the 496 Bridge
This long wall under the 496 Bridge is home to a number of murals from ArtPath's history. We are seeking a muralist to add one more mural to this collection.
Under the 496 Bridge 2
This site can be found at the south end of a long wall underneath the 496 bridge and features an angular wall. Several ArtPath murals from previous years line this wall nearby.
Elm Park North
This large green space is part of a well-loved park frequented by the community. It is located in REO Town and features a playground nearby.
Elm Park Near the Baseball Field
This park is a popular space for families and neighbors, as it features a baseball field and is just south of a playground nearby.
Grassy Area Near Cedar St.
This site is located right next to the Cedar St. Bridge near Elm St. and the KWIK Car Wash.
Under the Cedar St. Bridge - Right
This site is located underneath the Cedar St. bridge near Elm St. and Elm Park. The new ArtPath installations are found on the structural component of the bridge, right next to the river.
Under the Cedar St. Bridge - Middle
This site is located underneath the Cedar St. bridge near Elm St. and Elm Park. The new ArtPath installations are found on the structural component of the bridge, right next to the river.
Under the Cedar St. Bridge - Left
This site is located underneath the Cedar St. bridge near Elm St. and Elm Park. The new ArtPath installations are found on the structural component of the bridge, right next to the river.
Grassy Area Near Elm St. & Cedar St.
This large grassy site houses mature, shade trees and two benches. It can be seen from Cedar St. and it is situated between the Cedar St. & Beech St. bridges.
Have another site in mind?
Let us know where you're thinking in your submission and we'll do our best to work with the city to secure it.
