2018-380-E Arts - Tinka Jordy arts grant

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DocuSign Envelope ID: 943B59E0 -2CA5- 491E- 8AC6- F48A98EB419E Project /Program I am requesting funding support for promotion of the Twenty Fifth Summary Annual Art in the Garden Sculpture Invitational Exhibition that takes place in the gardens and surrounding open spaces of my gardens in Orange County, the first and second weekend in May each year. This exhibition has been taking place for the past 24 years. The exhibition is a collaborative initiative in which professional artists expose audiences to a unique arts experience. All of the sculptures in this exhibition are created for the outdoors. Viewing outdoor sculpture in a natural and domestic garden setting is an excellent way to enhance the interpretation of sculptural art. The venue allows for the exhibition of very large sculptural pieces as well as smaller more intimate works placed in a natural outdoor setting. The high caliber of the artist exhibiting enhances the reputation of our county as a place where artistic excellence is flourishing. It was originally started by me, Tinka Jordy in 1994. The selection process is to invite artists who meet criteria of excellence and professionalism. Once artists are participating, I welcome their recommendations to invite future artists as guests. By inviting different guest artist each year, it keeps the annual show exciting for the patrons. I also attempt to keep at least half of the artist Orange County residents to support the local art scene. I have developed a website specifically for this once a year event under the name Garden Art Gallery Invitational (http: / /www.garden- art- gailery.com) so that I can continue to promote the show throughout the year. You may also see past exhibitors featured on the website The exhibition does not take commissions from the artist. It is a cooperative effort, with the expenses divided equally among the artists. No commission for sales are collected with 100 percent of the sales proceeds going directly to the artist. The show is advertised through direct mail, social media, print and online. This has proven to be a successful venue for both artist and patrons that are both collectors and new to the process of buying art. This year, May 2019 will be our twenty fifth anniversary and I seek funding to further broaden the reach of our audience through both print and online advertising to attract visitors both adults and children alike who will learn to recognize the cultural richness of Orange County as an arts destination.