Klompen Garden 2020

Tulip Time is pleased to announce the return of Klompen Garden, a public art project celebrating community artists and Dutch heritage. Klompen Garden will showcase 20 pairs of artfully designed large ‘wooden’ shoes installed in city parks and tulip beds throughout the downtown Holland area during the Tulip Time Festival.
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Artists living in Ottawa, Allegan, Kent, Muskegon and Kalamazoo counties are invited to submit a design concept and sketch for this one-of-a-kind art project. Submissions will be accepted through the online submission form until October 14, 2019 at 11:59 PM EST. Of the submitted concepts, 20 will be selected to create the Klompen Garden. Tulip Time will furnish the 20 finalists with a large pair (34”L x 12”W x 12”H) of ‘wooden’ shoes, through which each will bring their concept to life. 

Link to Prospectus & Design Templates

Important Dates:

October 14, 2019
Project Concepts Due

October 21, 2019
Top 20 artists announced

November 1, 2019
Klompen Shoe Pick-Up

January 15, 2020
Final Projects Due

February 2020
First Bloem Reception (winner of juror pick announced)

May 2-10, 2020
Tulip Time
Viewer's Choice Voting

May 9, 2019
Viewer's Choice Awards announced