Clearwater Public Art & Design Program - Call to Artists

Call to Artists
Request for artist-designed street pole banners
Clearwater Celebrates Jazz
Artist Honorarium $100
Application Deadline: Received by 5:00 PM, September 10, 2008
“CAMERA-READY” ARTWORKS REQUIRED
Project Description:
The City of Clearwater seeks to commission colorful artist-designed street pole banners to be displayed on thirty street poles in the Cleveland Street District from October – November. Banner designs should be jazz themed and feature designs of musicians, instruments, and other jazz activities. All artists aged 18 years and older are encouraged to submit colorful and “camera-ready” designs. Selected artworks will be digitally reproduced on two-sided vinyl banners measuring 18” x 48”.
Project Goals:
♪ Visually enhance the Cleveland Street District with artwork, creating an Outdoor Gallery
♪ Create a vibrant destination for commerce, culture, and tourism
♪ Provide exhibition opportunities for local and regional artists
♪ Highlight and support City and Downtown events
Submission Instructions:
All designs should be clearly labeled with the artist’s name, title of work, address, phone, and e-mail. Please include a self-addressed stamped envelope if you wish for any non-selected designs to be returned to you.
Digital submissions must be in one of these formats:
AI, EPS, INDD, JPG, PDF, PSD, or TIFF. For questions on digital formats, please contact Christopher Hubbard at christopher.hubbard@myclearwater.com.
Original, physical artworks should be formatted to allow enlargement to 18” x 48”. No artwork should be smaller than 9” x 24”.
All submissions must be received no later than 5 PM on September 10, 2008. Entries may be delivered in-person or mailed to:
Clearwater Parks & Recreation - 100 S. Myrtle Avenue, Clearwater, Florida 33756-5520
Honorarium:
Selected artists will be awarded an honorarium of $100 for each selected design. Additional cash prizes and gift certificates will be awarded in specific categories. Information about the selected artists will be featured in Downtown publications and on www.myclearwater.com. Banners created from artists’ designs are the property of the City of Clearwater and may be displayed at other times in various locations.
Questions: Contact: Christopher Hubbard, Public Art Specialist (727) 562-4837 or christopher.hubbard@myclearwater.com


