Request for Art Proposals!
Flood the Streets with Art will invite artists and community members of all ages and abilities to create temporary chalk art installations on our city sidewalks during the day on July 10, 2024. That evening, we will celebrate the vibrancy of an art-covered downtown with live music, dance, and the opportunity to view the community’s art. Flood the Streets with Art will allow us to tell our stories as well as make new, vibrant, and hopeful memories of our downtown. Professional artists will be hired to embellish specific areas of downtown. Selected Artists will receive a $200.00 stipend.
SCOPE OF WORK AND DELIVERABLES
- The Artists are responsible for the drawing of their assigned section of sidewalk.
- Artists are asked to interpret the experience of resiliency and hope in the year since the flood in their work.
- Assigned spots will be approximately 4’x 8’
- Drawing will take place between 9am-4pm, July 10, 2024 (July 17 rain date).
- Artists will be provided with one set of chalk pastels. Artists are responsible for any additional materials required. Oil pastels are not allowed. All materials must be non-toxic and water-soluble.
- Selected works will be documented, promoted, and included in the Montpelier Art Walk and other city-wide arts events.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Artist/artist team names, contact information, websites (if they have one)
Images or examples of proposed design and narrative description
Up to four images of previous relevant art (maximum 1 MB/image)
PROJECT TIMELINE:
– June 30: Artist submissions due by 5:00 pm
– July: Artists notified
– July 10: Artists pick up their chalk pastels and location from the volunteer tent at 9:00 am
– July 10: Artists finished and cleaned up work area by 8:00 pm
Submissions should be emailed to [email protected]