Bike Rack/Sculpture Competition
Edward Hopper House
Artists are invited to submit a proposal to design and plan an Edward Hopper inspired sculptural bike rack.
There is a body of evidence that suggests that Edward Hopper, America's preeminent realist painter, was a cyclist. Images of cyclists appear in his work and his bicycle is on display at his childhood home, which has become a museum and study center. A depiction of the bike has become a popular symbol for the Village of Nyack, a community that sits on the northern apex of a cycling route that originates in NYC and includes thousands of avid cyclists each weekend.
Both Rockland County and local real estate agency, R2M are supporting this symbolic collaboration. R2M has embraced the cycle and is now offering a public bike share program. With the support of County funds and R2M, the Edward Hopper Bike Rack competition, will result in a public amenity, located outside Edward Hopper's lifelong home, to encourage cyclists to visit this important local cultural site. Starting in May 2020, those who want to park a bike or borrow a bike will now have a secure and safe location at the Edward Hopper House. A digital bike tour of Hopper's village, designating places of significance in Hopper life and his evolution as an artist, will be available at the time of the bike rack unveiling. A self-guided walking tour will soon be available to visitors, sponsored by Rockland County Tourism, R2M and 25 other businesses and non-profits.
The rack will be available for guests who arrive on bike. Two bike spaces will accommodate R2M realty's bike share program. R2M's broker/owner Kenyatta Jones-Arietta believes that "recreational biking that is accessible to everyone promotes environmental sustainability, wellness and enhances character of our village."
When the Shared Use Path over the Mario M. Cuomo bridge opens, thousands of two-wheeled visitor will arrive in Nyack. The bike rack sculpture will demonstrate that Edward Hopper House, one of Nyack's premier cultural destinations, welcomes cyclists.
"The Hopper bike rack will make a visit to the Hopper House a launch pad for a bike tour of all of Nyack's shops, restaurants, parks and of course, our lovely housing stock," said R2M broker/owner Kenyatta Jones-Arietta.
Artists interested in designing and fabricating a bike rack/sculpture must register by September 1 by sending a letter of interest and CV to info@hopperhouse.com.
Interested parties will receive design specifications and contest rules and regulations. Artists will submit proposals that include the design of a sculpture that will serve as a bike rack and fabrication plans.
A winning submission will be selected by a panel that includes:
Broker/Owner of R2M Realty, Kenyatta Jones Arietta
Nyack Sketch Log Author and Illustrator, Bill Batson
Owner of Nyack Bike Outfitter, Jim Skelley
Rockland Bicycling Club President, Mike Hays
Architect, Robert Silarski
The deadline for submissions is October 1
Selection of winning submission November 1
Bike Rack Unveiling May 1, 2020
Artists stipend $1,000
Materials budget $1,000
There is a body of evidence that suggests that Edward Hopper, America's preeminent realist painter, was a cyclist. Images of cyclists appear in his work and his bicycle is on display at his childhood home, which has become a museum and study center. A depiction of the bike has become a popular symbol for the Village of Nyack, a community that sits on the northern apex of a cycling route that originates in NYC and includes thousands of avid cyclists each weekend.
Both Rockland County and local real estate agency, R2M are supporting this symbolic collaboration. R2M has embraced the cycle and is now offering a public bike share program. With the support of County funds and R2M, the Edward Hopper Bike Rack competition, will result in a public amenity, located outside Edward Hopper's lifelong home, to encourage cyclists to visit this important local cultural site. Starting in May 2020, those who want to park a bike or borrow a bike will now have a secure and safe location at the Edward Hopper House. A digital bike tour of Hopper's village, designating places of significance in Hopper life and his evolution as an artist, will be available at the time of the bike rack unveiling. A self-guided walking tour will soon be available to visitors, sponsored by Rockland County Tourism, R2M and 25 other businesses and non-profits.
The rack will be available for guests who arrive on bike. Two bike spaces will accommodate R2M realty's bike share program. R2M's broker/owner Kenyatta Jones-Arietta believes that "recreational biking that is accessible to everyone promotes environmental sustainability, wellness and enhances character of our village."
When the Shared Use Path over the Mario M. Cuomo bridge opens, thousands of two-wheeled visitor will arrive in Nyack. The bike rack sculpture will demonstrate that Edward Hopper House, one of Nyack's premier cultural destinations, welcomes cyclists.
"The Hopper bike rack will make a visit to the Hopper House a launch pad for a bike tour of all of Nyack's shops, restaurants, parks and of course, our lovely housing stock," said R2M broker/owner Kenyatta Jones-Arietta.
Artists interested in designing and fabricating a bike rack/sculpture must register by September 1 by sending a letter of interest and CV to info@hopperhouse.com.
Interested parties will receive design specifications and contest rules and regulations. Artists will submit proposals that include the design of a sculpture that will serve as a bike rack and fabrication plans.
A winning submission will be selected by a panel that includes:
Broker/Owner of R2M Realty, Kenyatta Jones Arietta
Nyack Sketch Log Author and Illustrator, Bill Batson
Owner of Nyack Bike Outfitter, Jim Skelley
Rockland Bicycling Club President, Mike Hays
Architect, Robert Silarski
The deadline for submissions is October 1
Selection of winning submission November 1
Bike Rack Unveiling May 1, 2020
Artists stipend $1,000
Materials budget $1,000
