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Fiberglass Kite Sculptures

Fiberglass kite sculptures may be displayed indoors or outdoors at Whitaker Center, Riverfront Park and local businesses. Artists may paint and otherwise adorn these sculpted kites while maintaining the structural integrity and safety of the sculpture. Each fiberglass kite with metal “string” is approximately 4 feet wide by 6 feet long, with a total finished height of about 8 feet.

The surface of each kite sculpture is not primed by the manufacturer. Priming the surface of the kite will be at the artists' discretion. Acrylic paint, artificial resin paint or two-component paint can be used to paint or spray a design on the kites. Although objects may be attached to the kite sculptures, artists should ensure that they are attached in such a way that they cannot be easily removed.

Upon completion, each kite sculpture must be finished with a minimum of two topcoats of varnish. An exterior grade sealer that is non-reactive, non-toxic, UV-resistant and waterproof is strongly recommended. Kite sculptures returned unvarnished or incorrectly varnished may not be exhibited.

Artists will not be responsible for the installation or removal of the kite sculptures. Artists should be available for touchup work that may be required after exhibit is underway. If the artists is not available for necessary touch-ups, Whitaker Center may ask another artist to make them.

Before a finished kite sculpture is placed on display, it must be inspected by a representative of the review panel to ensure conformity to design standards.




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