Garden-Scale Art Exhibition

Garden-Scale Art Exhibition

Status: Ongoing

Geographic Scope: Open to artists internationally; no residency requirement, though travel stipend not available

Focus Areas: Garden-scale outdoor art installations for exhibition in the botanical garden setting. Media need not be visual but must be ongoing (visible, audible, tactile, or otherwise experiential throughout display period).

Award Details:

Commission structure: ABG assumes 30% commission on salable pieces

Salable pieces encouraged but not required

Artist or appointed representative must be present for installation

Duration Options:

Minimum 2 months

Maximum 12 months

Winter-based pieces may require season-long stay (mid-November through mid-April)

Location: Designated sites within established perennial garden beds, surrounded by plant material and not accessible by public. Alternative public-interactive placements available upon discussion.

Requirements:

Outdoor placement only

Preference for natural, sustainable, and/or reclaimed materials

Must withstand wind, rain, ice, snow, and wildlife (squirrels, porcupines, birds, bears)

Original and appropriate for public, family-friendly viewing

Artists encouraged to offer public engagement (talks, workshops, etc.)

Eligibility:

Preference given to artists with demonstrable record of public or outdoor installations

No Alaska residency required

What ABG Provides:

Professional signage creation

Winter lighting for winter installations (if desired/appropriate)

Exposure and promotion: ~50,000 garden visitors annually promoted through radio, newspaper, magazine ads, website, social media, on-site flyers

Installation assistance

Liability: ABG not responsible for damage or breakage despite care taken

Contact: (907) 770-3692 or garden@alaskabg.org