Artist Open Studios
Saturday January 2, 11am-4pm
At least 26 artist studios will be open for this self guided tour sponsored by the City of Laguna Beach. Look for the red "Marsh Scott art studio OPEN TODAY".
Map and list of artists >
The Artful Home Studio Sale (online) -
through January 12th.
All my sale work can be seen in the studio. Go to the sale >
See my blog at marshscott.wordpress.com for updates during the month and insights into my art studio and my work.
Focus on Public Art Competitions
As more and more communities are mandating art in public places, there are more and more competitions for these projects. I am frequently asked how the process works.
Although there are many variations in the process, often they start with a “Call for Artists” called RFQ’s (request for qualifications). This contains links to images of the location, information about the goals for the art, the budget and timeline, and the requirements for submission. Finding these RFQ’a can take a lot of internet sleuthing, but once you are on several city email lists, you get links on a regular basis.
The first round of the submission requires images of my completed art and information about these images, biography, and a letter of interest in the project. The RFQ’s are very specific as to size/number of images and all other details. From here, a committee reviews the submissions and selects 3-5 finalists to create specific proposals.
A couple of years ago, there were about 150 artists who applied to each RFQ. Now there are often over 500 so this is definitely a numbers game. Since each application can take two or more hours to prepare, competing in this arena can take a lot of time.
My project “Orange in Motion” completed in August and a current project “Cyclic Synergy” for Oklahoma State University and these type of public art projects.
Commissions, Projects, Shows
Laguna Beach Artist Open Studios, 1st Saturday of each month, October-March
Art studios in Laguna will be open 11am - 4pm.
Mercy Medical Center, Merced, Ca.
24 paintings in production in the studio. Paintings are inspired for ethnic textiles and crafts. Come see the progress at the Artist Open Studio. Completed works include the paintings inspired by Yokut baskets, South American woven blankets, ancient Mexican clay stamps, African bark paintings, and East Indian textiles. Installation January or February 2010.
225°F: Encaustic Encounters - Turchin Center for the Visual Arts, Main Gallery
Appalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina. Nov 6th, 2009 - Feb 6th, 2010.
Oklahoma Experiment Station, Ardmore, OK - Public Art Project for Oklahoma State University.
The designs for the metal panels of this public art sculpture are complete. Model is currently in progress. Installation Summer 2010.
United Hospital Center, Bridgeport, West Virginia
I will be creating two suspended sculpture installations for this new hospital. One sculpture with a leaf theme will have 36"-40" aluminum leaves, brushed with color that will be visible through four atrium openings spanning three floors. The second installation will be for a three story stairwell and will be of a flock of doves that are flying upward in front of a wall of windows. These birds will be of cut and shaped aluminum with a brushed finish. Installation June 2010.
For additional news on shows, awards, artwork, and current projects go to
marshscott.com >
Studio visits are always available. Please call for an appointment.