February 2022
Welcome to the February 2022 Newsletter
You will find:
Request for Proposal
3D4D Gallery exhibit
A welcome to a new corporate partner
Member News
Photo: An aerial view of Marquette Park, Indiana
Request for Proposals: Marquette Park, Indiana
RFP DEADLINE: MARCH 4
Chicago Sculpture International is seeking proposals from artists for a sculpture to be installed for two years in Marquette Park, Gary, Indiana, a municipal park surrounded by Indiana Dunes National Park. The artist stipend is $3000.
The sculpture must be large scale and suitable for outdoors. It can be installed on grass or a concrete pad. Installation is the end of April 2022. The submission deadline is Friday, March 4, 2022.
Click here to access the application.
This Month at 3D4D Gallery:
Unseen: Collages, Paintings, Works on Paper, and Sculpture
For the month of February, CSI is hosting Unseen: Collages, Paintings, Works on Paper, and Sculpture, an exhibition of works by Frank Connet, Gene Skala, Doug Stapleton, Rebecca Wolfram, and Michelle Stone in Chicago Sculpture International’s exhibiting space, 3D4D by CSI at 1912 N. Damen Ave.
February 2nd through 28th, 2022
Opening reception: Friday, February 4, 2022 from 5 to 8pm
Gallery hours: Wednesday through Sundays 1 to 6 pm.
Love from 3D4D
A Big Thank You to Micki LeMieux for her time and support gallery sitting at 3D4D. We couldn't manage without you!
Click here to Micki’s website.
Welcome Vector Custom Fabricating, our new Corporate Partner!
Vector has worked with many of CSI’s members creating outstanding public art.
We are planning a field trip to visit their facility in April. Look for details in an upcoming newsletter.
Vector has miscellaneous metals that it scraps. Members of CSI are welcome to inspect these materials and have them for free depending on the type of metal selected and the quantity. Worst case scenario Vector might have to charge scrap value.
Contact Seth (773) 603-8140 or Seth@vectorfabricating.com before stopping by.
Free consultation on techniques, materials and vendor resources are offered by Steve. Steve@vectorfabricating.com (312) 505-5161.
Vector Custom Fabricating, Inc., a Chicago fabricator of public art, is looking for part-time assistance with marketing. For more information please contact Steve at Steve@vectorfabricating.com.
Click here to visit the Vector Custom Fabricating website.
Member News
SI members Bobbi Meier and Yvette Kaiser Smith are in a two-person exhibit titled Rebellious Fibers at OS Projects in Racine, Wisconsin. The exhibit runs from February 12 through April 16, 2022.
Click here to visit Bobbi Meier's website.
Click here to visit Yvette Kaiser Smith's website.
Left: Yvette Kaiser Smith, Collective 27 (pi: 871…296), 2021, 4.7mm acrylic felt, transparent and opaque 1/8” acrylic sheets, 8/4 cotton carpet warp yarn, and PVC pipe.
Right: Bobbie Meier, Sentinel (turquoise/pink/orange/violet), 2021. Fiberfill, pantyhose, spandex, wood thrifted table base, enamel paint, deconstructed plush toys, and elastic.]
While you're here...
Have any news to share? Shows, awards, residencies et al.? Send the particulars along to info@chicagosculpture.org, and we'll include them in an upcoming newsletter.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
While you're at it, your profile and images on CSI’s website are important. When CSI applies for grants and upcoming shows, images are solely chosen from those you have uploaded to our website. Please take a minute to look over what you have posted and make sure you are presenting the best work. Member Shelley Gilchrist sgilchristart@gmail.com has volunteered to help you if you need it, so feel free to contact her.
