MIDDLETOWN — EcoArts of Lake County invites artists to apply for a spot in the 10th annual EcoArts: Lake County Sculpture Walk at the 107-acre Middletown County Trailside Park.
Temporary works with strong artistic merit made from and/or relating to nature will be chosen. The sculptures will be sited along both sides of a 3/8-mile central trail through meadows and woodland.
Submission applications must be received by March 15. Approved works will be installed from May 19 through 27 and be removed Oct. 14 through 21. A large public reception will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 10.
More than 270 sculptures by local, national and international artists have been installed over the past nine years with public attendance reaching more than 3,000 people per exhibit.
EcoArts encourages local schools and community groups to apply and waives any fees for participation.
Visit www.EcoArtsofLakeCounty.org for information on the submission process and installation criteria. There is a $15 submission fee for each entry.
Applications and information are also available at the Lake County Arts Council”s Main Street Gallery, located at 325 N. Main St. in Lakeport. Submissions and fees will be acknowledged upon receipt. Contact EcoArts directly for late submission information.
EcoArts of Lake County is a 501(c)(3) non-profit arts organization dedicated to promoting visual art opportunities for the residents and visitors of Lake County, California. Learn more at www.EcoArtsofLakeCounty.org or contact Karen Turcotte at Karenturcotte@yahoo.com.
Karen Turcotte is executive director of EcoArts of Lake County.
