Old Man of the Mountain: Call to Artists

The Old Man of the Mountain Legacy Fund, in cooperation with the State of New Hampshire, invites professional artists to submit outdoor sculpture proposals for a memorial commission (or multiple commissions) to be sited on the north shore of Profile Lake in Franconia Notch State Park.

The placement of a sculpture (or sculptures) here is intended to provide a focus for those who wish to remember the Old Man and for those who never had the opportunity to see it. The sculpture (s) should facilitate a process of remembrance, introspection, and connection to the environment of which the Old Man was such an integral part. Both interpretive and representational pieces are appropriate. No designs for an installation or rebuilding on the Cannon cliff will be considered.

The sculpture (s) must depict the physical form and/or spirit of the Old Man of the Mountain through representational or abstract imagery. The sculpture (s) must be made of material that can withstand the extreme weather conditions inherent to Franconia Notch. Environmentally sympathetic installation methods and appropriate physical scale of the sculptures will be favored in the selection process. Physical interaction between visitors and one or more components of the sculptural work will be permitted.

All work must be durable and maintenance-free. All work shall be sturdy and easy to maintain and pose no immediate hazard or potential danger to the public. The effect of Franconia Notch's extreme weather conditions on the proposed sculpture materials will be one of many determining factors in the selection process.

Postmark deadline for Artist Proposal Submissions is March 15, 2006. Proposals will be judged on the basis of adherence to the design themes, artistic merit, durability, suitability of materials, and cost to produce. Any artist is eligible to submit a proposal. Professional artists who are residents of New Hampshire shall be given special consideration, but one or more commissions may be awarded to regional, national, or international artists. For full details and to download the official Request for Proposal go here.

Julie Mento, Visual Arts Associate
New Hampshire State Council on the Arts
(603) 271-0790, FAX: 271-3584

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