Call for Art
Fire Press Library
About the Project:
Fire Press Library (FPL) is an ever growing collection of cast metal brands that use heat to stamp 2D images on objects and surfaces. When heated and pressed to wood or leather the brand burns a permanent image onto the surface. The collection is an archive of sculptural printmaking from a wide range of artists to be shared with the public through workshops and events.
It begins with a 2D design which is then used to create a pattern to fabricate a cast metal stamp of the image. Once the brand is fabricated it is added to the library and is then shared with workshop participants. Participants are invited to submit a design to be considered for the library and the cycle begins again.
Design Something for FPL’s Permanent Collection- Learn about how brands are designed, cast, and incorporated into the library. If your design is selected you will be added to FPLs artist directory and given a "library card" which gives you access to use of the brand library's hot stamp collection for life! Appointments for use can be made in Minneapolis and in select cities when FPL is on the road.
Apply:
Selection is based on artistic quality as well as adding diversity to the collection. If there is already a very similar design you can adapt your image or submit another drawing. A directory of designs and contributing artists is underway.
Click here to submit a design
Requirements:
Submit as many designs as you'd like
Under 4”x 4” (larger images will be scaled to size)
Hand drawings and digital designs are great!
Clear, hard lines work best, shading tends not to translate that well
If you are unsure or need feedback just send an email to brighton.mccormick@gmail.com
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