Deadline nears for art needed for new downtown project

The same old, same old just isn’t suitable.

The city of Bainbridge Island and its Public Art Committee are seeking artist submissions for a new, rotating public art project in downtown Winslow.

The project, called “Something New,” will bring three pieces of artwork to the downtown for a one-year, temporary display.

“Something New” is a new program sponsored by the city, the Public Art Committee and Arts and Humanities Bainbridge. Organizers say the project will provide both a dynamic public art experience and an ongoing opportunity for sculptors to exhibit their work.

The inaugural exhibit, to be installed in June of 2018, will place sculptures in three outdoor locations in downtown Winslow on permanent platforms.

The new artwork won’t stick around forever, however. Instead, a new collection of sculptures will be selected and rotated in annually, offering Bainbridge “something new” year after year.

The deadline for submissions is March 30. Get details at www.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=5166.