EmailMe Form - Take a Seat for Alex Artist Application

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Social Media Presence

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Would you be willing to participate in an artist panel?

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Are you an Alexandria Library cardholder? (Non-cardholders may still participate) Register Here *

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Are you a resident of the City of Alexandria? (Non-residents may still participate) *

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Please provide an artist bio (200 words) *

This is a short description about you, your background, your work, and your accomplishments.

Please provide an proposed artist statement (200 words) *

This is a brief description about your initial artistic vision for Take a Seat for Alexandria. If selected to participate, you will be under no obligation to adhere to this germinal idea.

Portfolio examples *

Artist Guidelines

The Alexandria Library affirms the ALA’s Library Value of intellectual freedom: “We celebrate and preserve our democratic society by making available the widest possible range of viewpoints, opinions and ideas, so that all individuals have the opportunity to become lifelong learners - informed, literate, educated, and culturally enriched.”

The artist will incorporate the theme of 250 Years of History

The artist will create an artwork suitable for display in an all-ages environment.

The artist will use nontoxic materials. The use of sustainable materials is encouraged whenever possible.

The dimensions of the completed artwork will not exceed 1 foot around the perimeter of the chair and 3 feet higher than the back of the chair.

The completed artwork does not have to result in a functional chair that can be sat upon.

The completed artwork must be durable enough to easily transport between different locations in Alexandria.

The artist will provide an artist statement with their completed artwork.

The Alexandria Library Foundation and the Alexandria Library have the final say on which artists are selected to participate and which completed art pieces will be displayed.

The Library reserves the right to not display artwork it deems inappropriate or does not adhere to the guidelines.

Accepted artpieces will be sold in a public auction and all funds will go to the Alexandria Library Foundation for the benefit of the Alexandria Library.

Terms of Participation *

Agree that the Library will provide a wooden chair, publicity and social media exposure. The artist will provide all supplies needed to complete the project.

Agree to return the artpiece to the Library and transfer ownership to the Alexandria Library Foundation by March 18, 2026. The artist will retain the copyright.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

By checking the boxes, you are agreeing to the terms.

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