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t <br /> Questions? Call 9191968-2011. Delivery address.501 West Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27516 <br /> Statement of Purpose <br /> I am requesting funding support for the Twentieth Annual Art in the Garden Sculpture Invitational Exhibition <br /> that takes place in the gardens and surrounding open spaces of Tinka Jordy in Orange County the first and <br /> second weekend in May each year. <br /> This exhibition has been taking place for the past 19 years. The exhibition is a collaborative initiative in which <br /> professional artists expose audiences to a unique arts experience. All of the sculptures in this exhibition are <br /> created for the outdoors. Viewing outdoor sculpture in a natural and domestic garden setting is an excellent <br /> way to enhance the interpretation of sculptural art. The venue allows for the exhibition of very large sculptural <br /> pieces as well as smaller more intimate works placed in a natural outdoor setting. The public is educated in the <br /> realization that art is not only for public spaces and museums but to be enjoyed in everyday life in our homes. <br /> This cooperative exhibition has proven to be a valuable asset to Orange County in that it is providing an <br /> excellent venue to attract the public from as far away as the bordering states of North Carolina. The show has a <br /> substantial draw because the exhibiting artists are professional,nationally recognized artists with strong <br /> followings. <br /> The high caliber of the artist exhibiting enhances the reputation of our county as a place where artistic excellence <br /> is flourishing. It was originally started by William Moore and me, Tinka Jordy in 1994. Our selection process is <br /> to invite artists who we feel meet a criteria of excellence and professionalism. Once artists are participating we <br /> welcome their recommendations to invite future artists as guests. By inviting different guest artist each year,we <br /> keep the annual show exciting for our patrons. I have developed a website specifically for this once a year event <br /> under the name Garden Art Gallery Invitational `'u�v�ti.gar�ieil-art- alierv,cam) so that we can continue to <br /> promote the show throughout the year.Past exhibitors are also featured on the website. The exhibition does not <br /> take commissions from the artist. It is a cooperative effort,with the expenses divided equally among the artists. <br /> All artists are required to be available throughout the exhibition to share insights about their art and process <br /> with the public. This exhibition provides an important venue for professional sculptors to sell and exhibit their <br /> work. For this reason we keep the number of participating artist to 12 or less. It is important goal that our <br /> patrons come away with an experience that is personal,informal but informative. Invariably, they are they are <br /> significantly impressed with the caliber of the art they have seen and the overall experience of the show, <br /> This has proven to be a successful venue for both artist and patrons that are both collectors and new to the <br /> process of buying art. This year will be our twentieth anniversary and we seek funding to further broaden the <br /> reach of our audience to attract visitors who will learn to recognize the cultural richness of Orange County as an <br /> arts destination. <br />