What is it about moving objects that so fascinates us?

From the time we are infants, we humans are delighted by clockworks, wind-ups, whirligigs, and anything that “goes”. Artists, engineers and designers also understand that there is beauty in machinery – elegance in movement.

The Holland Area Arts Council would like to bring that delight in movement to a new level. We want to challenge the community to a Kinetic Art competition which will celebrate the ingenuity that our area has become known for. We challenge you to create a moving piece of art which operates by hand, gravity, wind, water, the sun, small motor or other creative power source. Remember - this is the Arts Council - so be Artisitic!

This contest and Exhibition will be open to all ages. Invitations to participate are going out to schools, designers, engineers, corporations, manufacturers as well as individual artists. We want everyone to be involved.

The chosen works will be on exhibit in the Arts Council’s Padnos Gallery for the entire summer of 2010. Submissions will be accepted through April 23, 2010. Videos of the work in motion will be greatly appreciated, because we will post all of the entries on our web site during the exhibit – to showcase just how clever west Michiganders can be.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:
• Up to two works may be submitted.
• A schematic drawing and clear, detailed explanation of operation must accompany submission form. Video of the work would be very helpful but is not required. We
will post any videos of submissions during the run of the exhibit. (Not before - we don’t want to give away any secrets!)
• Each entry must be accompanied by a submission form and payment. Form, schematic and payment are due at the Holland Arts Council no later than April 23, 2010. Drawings will not be returned to the artists.
• The jury process will be ongoing. Artists will be notified by mail whether they are accepted or not by April 29, 2010.
• Artworks selected must be received at the Arts Council on May 22, 2010 between 10am and 3pm. (The Arts Council will make arrangements for installation with individual artists for each accepted entry)

ENTRY FEE:
$20 PER WORK. Fees are non- refundable. Please make checks payable to Holland Area Arts Council or you may pay by phone using VISA, Mastercard or Discover.

SALES:
Exhibited work may be offered for sale by the artist and will be sold at the price specifi ed on the entry form. A commission of 40% isretained by the Arts Council for works sold during the exhibition. Value must be given for insurance purposes. Accepted art may not be substituted or withdrawn before the close of the show.

AWARDS:
$1000 (First Place)
$500 (Second Place)
$250 (Third Place)
To be awarded by the Award Sponsors at the Opening Reception Thursday, June 3, 6-8pm.