2023 High Bridge Grounds For Art Registration

This form covers the registration for art to be installed at two locations on the TISCO grounds.

along the chain link fence-line in front of the TISCO office building
on windows and around the grounds of the TISCO office building

The artwork panels on and around the office building will be silhouettes depicting life in and around the TISCO office building, intended to honor the historic nature of the office building and grounds.

For the fence-line, we are open to any art format, as long as it fits within the space guidelines outlined below and is weatherproofed.

The registration fee will be $25, and all art submissions will go through the following selection process:

Register and pay nonrefundable application fee, providing a written summary of the project you are considering (by March 31 st )
The jury will review submissions to ensure balance and appropriateness of topic, and selected submissions will be informed (by April 7th)
Artists start creating their artwork and are assigned a location on the fence-line or office building. Art must be completed by the deadline and installed on site (by April 30th )
Come celebrate with us at the grand opening (May 6th; rain date May 13th)

Once registered, you will need to pay your registration fee on GiveButter. If paying by check, please make checks payable to The Borough of High Bridge. Indicate “High Bridge GFA” on the Memo Line. Mail checks to 97 West Main St., High Bridge, NJ 08829. YOU ARE NOT FULLY REGISTERED UNTIL PAYMENT IS RECEIVED. A PAYMENT RECEIPT WILL BE EMAILED.

Questions? Email BoroughProject@highbridge.org

Email *

Please select which type of art you are interested in submitting *Fenceline ArtTISCO SilhouettesIf you are interested in submitting for more than one type of art, please fill in this submission form twice. Space for the art will be provided in the order in which conforming art is accepted and space is limited and the location of the art shall be determined at the sole discretion of the High Bridge Creative Team.

Fenceline Art

We are offering spaces of 5x6 foot increments, and you may make a proposal for 1 to 2 connected spaces. The art created can be 2 or 3 dimensional, and can take any form (painting, weaving, sculpture, etc.), but must adhere to the following guidelines:

Art must attach to the chain link fence line in some manner
Art must not extend more than 12 inches off the surface or 12 inches above the surface
The weight of the project should not exceed 30lb per 5x6 foot space
Art must be made of materials or treated in a way that it can withstand outdoor exposure (wind, rain, sun).

Once registered, you will need to pay your registration fee on GiveButter. If paying by check, please make checks payable to The Borough of High Bridge. Indicate “High Bridge GFA” on the Memo Line. Mail checks to 97 West Main St., High Bridge, NJ 08829. YOU ARE NOT FULLY REGISTERED UNTIL PAYMENT IS RECEIVED. A PAYMENT RECEIPT WILL BE EMAILED.

Questions? Email BoroughProject@highbridge.org

First Name *

Last Name *

Age Group *5-1011-1415-1718+

Contact Phone Number *

Website/ Social Media Handles, if any

Artist Bio (Please include any background details you would like us to add to our website and social media about you. (i.e. art organization affiliations, previous shows, artist statement, etc.)

# of panels requested *12

Proposed format: Please describe what format your proposed artwork is to take (i.e. oil painting, photography, collage, weaving, etc.)

Proposed theme: Please describe the content of your artwork, as well as why you think this is appropriate for High Bridge, the TISCO grounds, or your community in general.

If an opportunity becomes available for artists to bring other artwork to display and/or sell, would you be interested in participating in that aspect? *YesNo

TISCO Silhouettes

Silhouettes can be created in two formats, and you may register for up to 4 in any combination:

Window Panel Silhouettes
Free-standing Silhouettes

If your registration is accepted, you will receive a primed plywood board for your assigned window or free-standing silhouette that are roughly 3’x8’ in size. Once complete, the panel or silhouette will be installed by the Creative Team.

Silhouettes must adhere to the following guidelines:

Artwork must be a silhouette depiction of historic life within or around the TISCO office building (images for inspiration)
Colors used can be black for free-standing silhouettes and white & black for window panel silhouettes
Painting must be done on the provided primed wood panel provided. Free-standing silhouettes should be cut out and painted black on both sides (we will provide a post for installation)
All paint used must be Outdoor Paint, so that it can withstand outdoor exposure (wind, rain, sun).

Don’t forget! Once registered, you will need to pay your registration fee on GiveButter. If paying by check, please make checks payable to The Borough of High Bridge. Indicate “High Bridge GFA” on the Memo Line. Mail checks to 97 West Main St., High Bridge, NJ 08829. YOU ARE NOT FULLY REGISTERED UNTIL PAYMENT IS RECEIVED. A PAYMENT RECEIPT WILL BE EMAILED.

Questions? Email BoroughProject@highbridge.org

First Name *

Last Name *

Age Group *5-1011-1415-1718+

Contact Phone Number *

Website/ Social Media Handles, if any

Artist Bio (Please include any background details you would like us to add to our website and social media about you. (i.e. art organization affiliations, previous shows, artist statement, etc.)

# of free-standing silhouette panels requested *1234

# of window silhouette panels requested *1234Total of both free-standing & window panels should not be more than 4

Proposed themes: Please describe the content of your artwork, as well as why you think this is appropriate for High Bridge, the TISCO grounds, and your community in general.

If an opportunity becomes available for artists to bring other artwork to display and/or sell, would you be interested in participating in that aspect? *YesNo

Fenceline Art Registration Details

Please read through the event and registration details for Fenceline artwork.

Don’t forget! Once registered, you will need to pay your registration fee on GiveButter. If paying by check, please make checks payable to The Borough of High Bridge. Indicate “High Bridge GFA” on the Memo Line. Mail checks to 97 West Main St., High Bridge, NJ 08829. YOU ARE NOT FULLY REGISTERED UNTIL PAYMENT IS RECEIVED. A PAYMENT RECEIPT WILL BE EMAILED.

Questions? Email BoroughProject@highbridge.org

Event Details

The nonrefundable application fee will be $25, and all art submissions will go through the following selection process:
- Register and pay nonrefundable application fee, providing a written summary of the project you are considering (by March 31st)
- The jury will review submissions to ensure balance and appropriateness of topic, and selected submissions will be informed (by April 7th)
- Artists start creating their artwork and are assigned a location on the fence-line or office building. Art must be completed by the deadline and installed on site (by April 30th)
- Come celebrate with us at the grand opening (May 6th; rain date May 13th)
By registering, you are agreeing to allow us the right to photograph all artists and use images of their artwork, which will be used for advertising and promotional purposes only. You also agree that, once installed, all art will become the property of the Borough of High Bridge, and can be removed, used, sold or otherwise disposed of at the discretion of the High Bridge Creative Team. All art should be considered a donation to the Borough, and the registrant should consult with a tax professional about any tax benefits.
All fees, commissions and sponsorship funds will be collected by the Borough of High Bridge to be used by the High Bridge Creative Team with the consent of the Borough for future GFA Events and other creative endeavors in the Borough.

TISCO Silhouette Registration Details

Please read through the event and registration details for TISCO Silhouette artwork.

Don’t forget! Once registered, you will need to pay your registration fee on GiveButter. If paying by check, please make checks payable to The Borough of High Bridge. Indicate “High Bridge GFA” on the Memo Line. Mail checks to 97 West Main St., High Bridge, NJ 08829. YOU ARE NOT FULLY REGISTERED UNTIL PAYMENT IS RECEIVED. A PAYMENT RECEIPT WILL BE EMAILED.

Questions? Email BoroughProject@highbridge.org

Event Details

The registration fee will be $25 per panel, and all art submissions will go through the following selection process:
- Register and pay nonrefundable application fee, providing a written summary of the project you are considering (by March 31st)
- The jury will review submissions to ensure balance and appropriateness of topic, and selected submissions will be informed (by April 7th)
- Artists start creating their artwork and are assigned a location on the fence-line or office building. Art must be completed by the deadline and installed on site (by April 30th)
- Come celebrate with us at the grand opening (May 6th; rain date May 13th)
By registering, you are agreeing to allow us the right to photograph all artists and use images of their artwork, which will be used for advertising and promotional purposes only. You also agree that, once installed, all art will become the property of the Borough of High Bridge, and can be removed, used, sold, or otherwise disposed of at the discretion of the High Bridge Creative Team. All art should be considered a donation to the Borough, and the registrant should consult with a tax professional about any tax benefits.
All fees, commissions and sponsorship funds will be collected by the Borough of High Bridge to be used by the High Bridge Creative Team with the consent of the Borough for future GFA Events and other creative endeavors in the Borough.

Fenceline Art Release Form & Checkbox

TISCO Silhouette Artwork Release Form & Checkbox

By clicking on “I agree”, you acknowledge that you have read through the Fenceline Art Registration Details and agree to the terms laid out. If the artist is under 18, you also acknowledge that you have read and agree to the terms laid out in the Youth Release Waver below.

By clicking on “I agree”, you acknowledge that you have read through the TISCO Silhouette Registration Details and agree to the terms set forth laid out. If the artist is under 18, you also acknowledge that you have read and agree to the terms laid out in the Youth Release Waver below.

Artist or Parent/Guardian Signature *

Date *

Youth Release Waiver

If the artist is under 18, I consent on my behalf and on behalf of my child that any and all videotapes, films, photographs, motion pictures and/or audio recordings or the like (collectively “recordings”), made of my child or my child’s voice relative to the High Bridge Grounds for Art may be used by High Bridge, and its representatives, volunteers, employees, officers, officials, sponsors, agents, assignees, licensees and/or successors (collectively “representatives”), in whatever way they desire, including but not limited to for television programs and/or any other publicity. Furthermore, we agree that any such recordings shall at all times be the property of High Bridge, which shall have the sole right, title and interest to sell, duplicate, reproduce or make other uses of such recordings as it may desire, free and clear of any claim whatsoever on our part and we therefore waive any right to inspect or approve those recordings. Finally, my child and I waive and release all claims, rights, causes of action and demands, whether for personal injuries, property damage or any other losses, damages or expenses that I and/or my child may have against High Bridge and/or its representatives arising from or in any manner related to my child’s participation in the High Bridge Grounds for Art and/or any activities incidental or related thereto, including but not limited to arising from or in connection with recordings of the Event.