Danville Seeks Artists For 'Hearts On Hartz' Exhibit

DANVILLE, CA — The Town of Danville is seeking 15 experienced artists who wish to bring their unique designs and artistic talents to a 52 x 52 x 10-inch fiberglass heart sculpture as part of the Town’s next public art exhibit titled, "Hearts on Hartz."

Following the success of this summer’s Dogs of Danville: Unleashed public exhibit, and using the funds raised through auctioning off the ceramic dogs, the Town is embarking on this latest Hearts exhibition that will also feature local artists' works.

The 15 heart sculptures will be on display at two Town-owned buildings and all along the heart of Danville’s downtown, Hartz Avenue, during summer 2020.

For the Heart exhibit, the Town is seeking "colorful, creative and unique submissions for these sculptures." Fourteen of the hearts will be the artists’ own designs, while the 15th will need to incorporate Danville-centric themes such as: historic sites and buildings, small-town/charming, recreation/outdoors, foodie-destination/restaurants, family-friendly activities, and arts-focused, according to the Town.

The Town will accept up to three entries per artist (two original design concepts or three if one is Danville themed — not mandatory).

Deadline for artist submissions is January 24, 2020.

Artists will be selected by a panel comprised of Danville’s Arts Advisory Board and the Curatorial Committee for the Village Theatre and Art Gallery. Selected artists will receive a $750 stipend for their time and materials upon completion of their heart sculptures. A clear coat of graffiti varnish will be supplied to artists by the Town to ensure designs are protected.

Hearts on Hartz will be on view June 4 – September 17, 2020, with an opening reception at the Village Theatre Art Gallery on Thursday, June 4, 2020, from 6-8 p.m. The heart sculptures will be on display on the patio before they are distributed and installed at their summer sidewalk locations on Hartz Avenue.

At the end of the exhibit, 14 of the heart sculptures will be sold in a silent auction during the closing reception for the artists and sponsors at the Village Theatre & Art Gallery. One heart sculpture will be retained by the Town for future use and enjoyment by the Town’s residents and visitors.

The Hearts on Hartz closing reception is scheduled Thursday, September 17, 2019, from 6-8 p.m. Complimentary refreshments will be served.

For detailed information on how to apply and submit your artworks, visit https://townofdanville.submittable.com/submit. For more information, contact Visual Arts Coordinator Marija Nelson Bleier at 925-314-3460 or mnelsonbleier@danville.ca.gov.