The Bernheim Arboretum & Research Forest is thrilled to announce the launch of L+A+N+D (Landscape + Art + Nature + Design), an exciting, new initiative that annually celebrates innovative design concepts for immersive outdoor installations on a grand scale that will spark imaginations, conversations, and a deeper appreciation of the natural world.
Donor Name: Bernheim Arboretum & Research Forest
Country: All Countries
Type of Grant: Event
Deadline: 09/04/2023
Size of the Grant: $10,000
Details:
It is designed and constructed by artists, architects, landscape architects, designers, and creatives, successful L+A+N+D proposals provide experiences with topics addressing humans – connection to nature, beauty in the landscape, biodiversity, conservation, sustainability, and climate change. The selected experiences are implemented via a stipend to the applicant(s), and a construction budget for fabrication and installation expenses.
L+A+N+D will strengthen Bernheim’s mission of connecting people with nature through the lens of art and public engagement, positioning the organization further in its vision of being a national treasure and leader in ecological stewardship.
L+A+N+D will inspire and connect everyone to nature through art, it may provide unique experiences to those who might not visit art galleries or museums or have a known interest in art; L+A+N+D is an experience of discovery that fosters environmental knowledge and advocacy from a varied group of contemporary voices and L+A+N+D demonstrates that sustainability can be beautiful and engaging.
Goals
- To contribute to the region’s cultural vitality with an innovative public arts program that excites the greater community.
- To hear new voices and perspectives on nature and climate crisis issues through creative experiences and expressions.
- To develop into a major showcase of environmental design.
- To develop programming around L+A+ N+ D experiences that inspires sustainability practices at home and within communities which motivate people to act in protecting the natural world.
Tiers of Entry Categories
- To encourage submissions from emerging and established applicants, Bernheim has two tiers of entry categories, where more extensive construction warrants a higher materials and production budget.
- Tier 1 Entry Breakdown
- Honorarium: $10,000
- Materials and Production: $20,000
- Total Awarded: $30,000
- Tier 2 Entry Breakdown
- Honorarium: $5,000
- Materials and Production: $10,000
- Total Awarded: $15,000
- Tier 1 Entry Breakdown
Selection Criteria
- Relativity to Bernheim’s mission of connecting people to nature and the goals of L+A+N+D.
- Artistic excellence, innovation, and unique approaches to the L+A+N+D site.
- Accessibility to Bernheim visitors and how the work serves to activate or enhance public space.
- Creative use of materials that have minimal impact on the environment.
- How structurally sound, safe, resilient to weather, and heavy use by the public.
- Visual impact, including interactivity and scale/scope of the work.
- Demonstrated ability to realize the work through detailed and realistic budget and installation plan.
For more information, visit Bernheim Arboretum & Research Forest.
