Mainstreet in Hopkins

Hopkins Artstreet

Artstreet logoThe City of Hopkins, in partnership with the Hopkins Business and Civic Association (HBCA) and the Friends of the Hopkins Center for the Arts, is pleased to present Hopkins Artstreet. 

Four new sculptures have been installed in downtown Hopkins for year-long display until May 2013—when Artstreet 2013 is installed.

Take the sculpture walk and vote on your favorite piece. View information on the artwork and a ballot.

Hopkins Artstreet is an annual, year-long event showcasing several pieces of original sculpture. The project provides an outdoor, accessible gallery for artists to display their works for sale and is part of a long-term vision for incorporating public art into Hopkins thereby enriching the lives of its residents and visitors, creating an economic stimulus, and reinforcing the image of Hopkins as an arts community.

2012 Sculptures

Letting Go Picking TulipsSalsa Balancing Orbits

1 Letting Go. Forged Steel.
Judd Nelson, Wayzata, MN

2 Picking Tulips. Bronze.
Cynthia Markle, Lakeville, MN

5 Salsa. Bronze.
Richards Poey, Eden Prairie, MN

6 Balancing Orbits. Cast Bronze
Marie Schrobilgen, St Paul, MN

Permanent Collection

sculpture “Shoo-Shoe Train”
Kyle Fokken

Fokken of Minneapolis reveals his love of antique toys in his mixed media work, but always with an idiosyncratic and modern take—his sculptures combine nostalgia with futuristic fantasy. The sculpture in Hopkins is from a series based on locomotive forms and also includes a wooden shoe, a reoccurring image in Fokken’s work that speaks to humble origins but to the idea of a mundane object that also possesses the power to sabotage. Donated in 2011 by: Hopkins Business & Civic Association and ThinkHopkins.com

sculpture"Like A Tree, Rooted in the Earth”
Richards D. Poey

Poey, a resident of Eden Prairie, is known for both bronze and stone sculptures. This bronze sculpture depicts the “Tree Pose”, a balancing pose in yoga which focuses on concentration, clarity of thought, awareness and balance of mind and body. The sculpture portrays a human figure as growing upward like a tree from the planet earth, its arms like branches reaching for the sun. Donated in 2011 by: Hopkins Historical Society

 

Call For Artwork 2013

Deadline for 2013 is on February 15 (postmark deadline; no exceptions).

Who is eligible?

This juried exhibition is open to established and emerging artists of all backgrounds, working in all media that can withstand outdoor public display. Each eligible artist may submit up to three original artworks. Selected artists will be paid a stipend of $500 to offset the cost of transporting and loaning their artwork. Artists must be present at the installation of their work.

Criteria for Artwork

The jurors’ goal is to achieve a diverse selection of artwork that is of high quality in both concept and construction and is appropriate for display in a public, outdoor environment. Specific requirements and objectives are:

  1. All entries must be original works by submitting artists.
  2. Artworks must be durable enough to withstand the elements in a year-long show with minimal maintenance.
  3. Works must pose no hazard to patrons, including the sight impaired, physically disabled or children.
  4. Works must be appropriate for a family audience.
  5. Works must be insured by the artist.
  6. Selected works must be ready for installation to concrete slab or pedestal or ready for installation to brick wall (for 2D works) when delivered to site (selected artists will receive more information).

Larger works (greater than 4' in one dimension) are encouraged as are artworks that are interactive, reflective, kinetic or engage the curiosity and imagination of viewers.

The goal of Hopkins Artstreet is to build a collection that over time will come to celebrate the diverse community and vitality of Hopkins. Special attention will be paid to artworks that are interactive (reflective, kinetic, other) or in another way engage the curiosity and imagination of viewers. Artworks are on loan to the project and remain the property of the artist unless sold.

Awards & Benefits for Participating Artists

  • People’s Choice Award: $300
  • Children’s Choice Award: $300
  • Purchase Award: A panel of jurors may choose one of the pieces for purchase for the Artstreet permanent collection.
  • All pieces will be actively marketed for sale (Artstreet retains a 25% commission on sold pieces).
  • Participating artists receive excellent exposure as the loaned artworks will be placed in high traffic areas and promotional efforts will be ongoing.

How do I apply?

Complete the 2013 application form and contract and send with up to 3 digital images per artwork (high res jpeg files, 1MB max each, on CD or external drive) and your $25/artwork non-refundable application fee, made payable to Friends of the Hopkins Center for the Arts, to:

Hopkins Artstreet
c/o Friends of the Hopkins Center for the Arts
1111 Mainstreet
Hopkins MN 55343

The entries will be reviewed for completeness and forwarded to the selection committee comprised of area artists and residents.

Questions?

Questions about this project or procedures can be emailed to kelverum@hopkinsmn.com. Thank you in advance for your participation!

About Hopkins Artstreet

Hopkins Artstreet is an ongoing program established in 2010 to showcase original art works in an accessible setting. A collaboration among the City of Hopkins, the Hopkins Business & Civic Association and the Friends of the Hopkins Center for the Arts, this project is part of a long-term vision for incorporating public art into Hopkins and enriching the lives of its residents and visitors.

Contacts

  • Director of Economic Development & Planning

    952-548-6340
  • Director of Arts Programs & Marketing

    952-979-1105

2013 Artstreet Timeline

  • Friday, February 15, 2013
    Entry Deadline (postmark deadline; no exceptions)
  • February 25, 2013
    Notification of selections
  • Friday, May 18, 2013
    Delivery and installation of artwork & artists reception
  • Saturday, September 15, 2013 (tentative)
    Award winners announced
  • May 2014 (date TBD)
    Pick up of unsold artwork