CALL FOR APPLICATIONS ACQUISITION OF WORKS OF ART – 2024 REUNION REGION

Selection of works

The selected works must respond to the following theme: “views on the population and biodiversity of Reunion Island”. The acquisition procedure concerns works that already exist and are available. Each artist may present a maximum of 3 works per call for applications. A waiting period of 2 years must be respected between an acquisition proposal and a previous acquisition.

For reasons of storage and conservation, priority will be given to works whose dimensions do not exceed 2m high by 2.50m wide for two-dimensional works, and 1.50m high by 80cm wide and 1m deep for volumes. The Acquisition Committee is responsible for examining the files and selecting the works. The Regional Council will make its choice after consulting the Acquisition Committee.

The prices indicated on the technical sheet may be subject to negotiation.

Application file

Administrative documents:

the seller/artist identification sheet (see attachment);

a copy of the INSEE certificate and a copy of the declaration certificate to Urssaf Limousin;

any document attesting that the artist resides on the island of Reunion, is from the island or is invited by the

broadcasting and residence structures located in Reunion.

Documentary pieces:

a note of intention from the artist dated and signed;

an artistic CV;

the technical sheet of the works (see attachment) – the monetary value of each work must be clearly

identified and include framing and transportation costs for delivery of the work;

a good quality photograph for each of the works presented – without a good quality image the file cannot be studied.

Attention : Any incomplete file will not be studied. Please specify the name of the artist when naming the pieces in the application.

Delivery of works

Upon receipt of the acquisition notification, the artist is invited to contact the Department of Culture and Sports (Lydie Delgard – 0262 922 296 – [email protected] ) in order to set an appointment for the

delivery of his works.

The delivery address is as follows:

Delivery of the work is the responsibility of the artist.

Artists are asked to pay particular attention to the following points:

framing: the framing must not put the work in direct contact with the glass;

hanging system: provide for the integration of the splint or bridge type hanging system adapted to the format and size

weight of the work – hanging pegs are not authorized;

signature: it is recommended that the works be signed in the name of the artist, year of creation and title if existing. In the case of a framed work, write the information on the back of the frame.

Calendar

application deadline : August 11, 2024

You must send your application by email to the following two addresses:

[email protected] ; [email protected]

Subject: Acquisition Application 2024 – Artist Name

Applications can be submitted via online download platforms (we transfer…)

acquisition committee meeting: September 2024

notification of decisions: October 2024

delivery of works: from the end of October 2024

payment for works: 30 days from the date of receipt of the invoice and bank details, following delivery.

For any information, you can contact: DCS – Visual arts center – 0262 922 296