Tuesday, April 15, 2014

Call to Sculptors


CULTURAL ALLIANCE OF WESTERN CONNECTICUT
SEEKS SCULPTORS TO SUBMIT AWARD DESIGNS
FOR DANBURY BIKE RACE


The Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut, in partnership with WHEELpassion, invites sculptors to submit samples of their work for a creative challenge: to design an original, one-­of-­a-­kind award to be presented to the winner of the inaugural Danbury Audi Race4Scholars Criterium. The bike race, which will be held this summer in downtown Danbury on Sunday, August 17th, will help establish college scholarship funds for high school graduates who intend to major in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) disciplines, as well as medical and other relevant fields. 

The selected artist 
is asked  to be present at the August 17th awards presentation and will be recognized during the unveiling of the winning piece. The artist will  also be included in the race's extensive print, on air, and social media promotional campaigns, and on the Cultural Alliance website.  

Sculptors are encouraged to visit http://wheelpassion.org to become more informed about the organization and its charitable work. To apply, visit www.artswesternct.org. The deadline for all applications is Thursday, May 8thFor more information about this Call to Sculptors, and other services and resources provided by the Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut, call (203) 798-0760. 

The Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut, with offices at 287 Main Street, Danbury, CT, is a leader in supporting a vibrant arts and culture community in Northern Fairfield and Southern Litchfield Counties. The Cultural Alliance promotes and advocates for arts, history, and culture as a primary driver of the economy and as an enriching influence for communities and people. The Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut, a 501c-3, is the largest and only regional service organization working to ensure better access to arts and culture for all residents and visitors in Greater Danbury. It is supported by public and private funding, corporate sponsors, and by its 165 members including more than 55 arts, history, and cultural organizations.  www.artswesternct.org

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