La Reunion TX – Call for Artists – Tree Carving!

The Challenge: We challenge you as an artist to do a site-specific installation as part of the ecological thinning of dead, dying, and non-native trees located on the lush, dynamic landscape of La Reunion Texas.

You're an artist: Your only requirements besides letting your creative juices flow, are to "band" the tree and leave it as safe as possible for viewers. You can view the selected trees for this event by visiting the La Reunion web site.

The Art Part: Each tree has its own environment with limbs, grass, dirt, neighboring shrubs. What can you, the artist create in that space to invoke curiosity? How will you translate the natural elements into an art form, and how will the natural elements translate your art?

The Caveat: There is no electricity available at La Reunion TX so you must use hand tools or self powered tools ie: Axes, Chisels, Chainsaws or Gas powered generators. The addition of decorative elements from the surrounding area such as rocks, twigs, and branches are encouraged. You may also bring your own raw materials but we are strongly encouraging a green/environmental consciousness.

What will you do? Send La Reunion TX a sketch and a short description of your project. Please note that unless a SASE is included, all material will become the property of La Reunion TX. Mail to: 4848 Lemmon Avenue #100-117, Dallas 75219. Or email to Sarah@LaReunionTX.org

The Facts: Submissions due by January 5, 2008. Entries will be judged by the La Reunion TX artist selection committee. Artists will be notified of acceptance by January 10, 2008. The Tree Carving / Open House event will be Feb. 2, 2008 at the La Reunion TX land. Please enclose application fee of $10.00. If selected, you will be a part of a truly unique art experience in a long-term decomposing exhibit that will be visited for years to come. Your tree will be documented and displayed prominently in our newsletter, website, and on LRTX materials. Please consider this opportunity as a chance to do a great service to un-healthy land and challenge yourself as an artist!