Zane's Bicycle Recycle 2012 Sculpture Competition

New Haven, CT, January 12, 2012 --(PR.com)-- Here is a large box with a variety of recycled bike components inside. Now make something out of them. Zane's Cycles in Branford is challenging all professional artists from all over Connecticut to create a sculpture using recycled bicycle components provided to them by Zane's. This is the first year of the competition which will be a yearly event. The theme for 2012 is “Spring.”

~Artists interested in participating must complete the on-line registration form at www.zanes.com as well as submit a portfolio containing a minimum of three sculpture examples by January 25th. The pool of artists will be narrowed down to the top 10 and the finalists will be notified.

~The top 10 finalists will each be supplied with a large box of recycled bicycle parts available to pick by February 1st. Each artist must complete the entire project themselves - no outside fabrication - and utilize a minimum of 50% of the parts provided. Since the sculptures will be displayed outdoors, other materials used in the sculpture must be able to withstand weather conditions.

~Deadline for submissions of completed sculptures is March 25th at Zane's Cycles, 330 East Main Street, Branford, CT.

~There will be a total of 10 sculptures displayed at Zane's Cycles for both the public and media to view.

~There will be considerable exposure for this event with press coverage both locally and statewide.

~All sculptures become the property of Zane's Cycles.

~Top prize is a $1000 gift card. Remaining 9 sculptures will be auctioned and proceeds will go to The Zane Foundation, a yearly scholarship program intended for local graduating students who excel scholastically.

For additional questions, contact Tom Girard at Zane's Cycles, 203-488-3244 or tg@zanes.com.

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