Call For Entries : Design the Houston Art Car Parade

      Since 1988, the Orange Show Art Car Parade has transformed the streets of Houston into one of the world's largest celebrations of mobile art and creative self-expression. What began as a small gathering of unconventional artists has grown into an internationally recognized cultural event, drawing more than 300,000 spectators each year and showcasing hundreds of rolling works of art. The parade celebrates the belief that creativity belongs to everyone and has become one of Houston's most beloved and defining cultural traditions.

      To celebrate this milestone anniversary, the Orange Show Center for Visionary Art invites artists of all ages, backgrounds, and experience levels to submit designs for the official artwork of the 40th Annual Orange Show Art Car Parade.

      Whether you're creating your very first piece of artwork or have an established artistic career, we encourage you to apply. Individuals, students, families, classrooms, and collaborative teams are all welcome to participate.

Multiple designs may be selected for different applications and each selected artist will receive an artist stipend. Written credit will be atttributed to the designer where applicable.
 

There are no stylistic restrictions on how your artwork is created. We welcome original artwork in any medium, including:

• Drawing
• Painting
• Printmaking
• Collage
• Photography
• Digital illustration
• Mixed media

Artificial Intelligence (AI)-generated artwork will not be accepted. All submitted work must be the artist's original creation.