Stage on Forest Temporary Installation – Marine Sanctuary

The City of Laguna Beach Arts Commission is seeking an artist to create a temporary sculpture installation or stage-floor mural to be installed at the Stage on Forest, located at the corner of Forest Avenue and Glenneyre Street. The design should celebrate and include references to sea-life conservation and Laguna Beach being a marine sanctuary. It is highly encouraged that the proposed installation makes use of recycled and/or repurposed materials.
The stage is utilized for live music on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings and must remain accessible to performances. Proposed installations should not block the store-front window. Murals would be expected to be painted on plywood sheets off site, transported in, and fastened to the stage deck.
Installations must be durable, safe to the public, and withstand an unprotected display. Work must be appropriate in content for a public setting and audiences of all ages. The selected artist would be required to enter a contract with the City of Laguna Beach, have liability insurance naming the City as additionally insured for installation and removal.

Stage on Forest Temporary Installation – Marine Sanctuary

Eligibility - Open to Orange County, CA residents, 18 years of age or older. Employees, Council members, Board members and Commissioners of the City of Laguna Beach are not eligible to apply.

Compensation/Award -The selected artist will be awarded a $5,000 honorarium. The completed temporary installation may be displayed for up to 3 months or based on condition.

How to Apply - Prospective designs must be submitted to https://lagunabeachcity.slideroom.com by April 1, 2024.

Important Dates
April 1, 2024 - Prospective designs must be submitted to https://lagunabeachcity.slideroom.com
April 15, 2024 - Arts Commission will review and select the designs.
June 4, 2024 - Installation complete.
June 6, 2024 - Public dedication of artwork.

Application Requirements
Artists may submit ONE design as part of the following required materials:
• A color design or rendering- The proposed design should show how the installation will occupy the stage. The design must allow for performance use of the stage and not the adjacent block store-front window. The design should be engaging when the stage is not in use.
• Description of materials, installation method, and how the design fits the theme.
• Professional resume (maximum 2 pages)
• Proof of residence (photo ID, utility bill, etc.)
• 3 examples of previous related artwork showing artists ability to complete large-scale work.

Jurying Process - The seven members of the City of Laguna Beach Arts Commission, with input from the Youth Art Advisory Board, will review designs anonymously for creativity and visual impact. The Arts Commission may select one or multiple proposals and reserves the right to reject all proposals.