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A NATIONAL CALL TO ARTISTS: Commemorative David Crockett Bust

David_Crockett

Deadline Approaching! Wednesday, September 30

From Krishna Adams, Director of Visual Arts, Craft, Media and Design –

The Tennessee Arts Commission on behalf of the Tennessee State Capitol Commission and the Tennessee General Assembly requests qualifications from professional artists to create a bust to commemorate one of Tennessee’s most notable native sons, David Crockett.

This memorial four-foot bronze bust will be displayed on the 2nd floor of the Tennessee State Capitol Building in Nashville, Tennessee for visitors to appreciate. This project is open to established visual artists living in the United States with a minimum of five years professional experience working on public art projects. Applicants must have knowledge of fabrication and installation of busts or similar sculpture in bronze. Three (3) references familiar with previous projects are required.

The application deadline is Wednesday, September 30, 2015 and the budget is up to $45,000.

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