Call-to-Chalk-Artists!

THE DEADLINE IS EXTENDED TO FEB. 1 CALL-TO-CHALK/ STREET-ARTISTS! 
Design Proposals
Please be sure to scroll all the way down and read over all the information before applying as we have done our best to answer all your questions before you submit your application! This is an electronic agreement and by applying, you are validating and approving this agreement electronically.   As of 2021, the festival now features nationally recognized street artists who create “3-D” masterpieces out of temporary paint and chalk during the festival weekend, underwritten by Visit Tallahassee. These live-action works of art create a lot of excitement amongst the visitors and offer interactive photo opportunities, ideal for sharing on social media. Attendees love to visit the chalk artists throughout the weekend to observe their progress and take photos.    Last year, we enhanced this offering even more by creating a Chalk Artist Oasis. We made this a true destination within the festival footprint, surrounding our professional chalk artists with plants and shade for visitors to observe their progress in a beautiful space. We also had live music, food vendors, and a Birdhouse Sculpture silent auction in this area -- it was a hit!    In celebration of Tallahassee's Bicentennial, we are looking for 4 street artists who can create exciting North-Florida-themed designs that will engage our visitors. The jury is looking for whimsical, creative, artful, unique, and interactive designs that will lend to fun photo-opts and will reflect our beautiful region (see examples in the "Documents" section of the application).   Important 2024 Dates:

• Application deadline = Monday, Jan. 15
  
• Jury result notification = By Jan. 16 (or sooner)
  
• Supplies list and W9 due date = Monday, Feb. 5
  
• Artist design prep & Artist Welcome Reception = Friday, April 19
  
• Festival Weekend = April 20 & 21

  Your application must include: 1.  Concept sketch, with supporting photo examples of your previous chalk art.  2. Third-person artist statement, bio, and profile photo.    Financial Structure (thanks to Visit Tallahassee & hotel partners):

• The Festival will provide a hotel room (ideally within walkable distance of the parks). 
• The Festival will purchase each artist's requested art supplies and materials ($100 max budget).
• The Festival will write a $1,500 check for each selected artist. This payment can be used as travel reimbursement and payment for the art piece. The check will be provided at the end of the event, April 21, 2024, unless other arrangements have been made. 
• Chalk Artists will have access to the "Behind the Scenes" area where a light breakfast and lunch will be provided over the festival weekend. 

Creation time-frames:

• The roads close at 12pm on Friday, April 19. There will still be some vendors loading into the festival, but chalk artists can start preparing their area anytime after 12pm. 
• The festival is open to the public from Saturday, April 21 from 10am - 5pm and Sunday, April 21 from 10am - 4pm.
• Chalk Artists are expected to get to the parks by 7:30am on Saturday so that attendees will have progress to look at when they arrive. 
• Chalk Artists are expected to complete their main design by 11am on Sunday. 
• If you have time and energy, smaller mini-designs on Sunday are welcome. 

Design Parameters:

• Artists will have a 10 x 20 area (on a semi-flat asphalt road) to create either 1 large design or 2 smaller designs. 
• The design(s) must be large enough for 2 people to pose/ interact with the piece. 
• The design(s) should have the optical illusion of being 3-D for attendees to pose with. 
• Ideally, the design(s) should be inspired by North Florida/ Tallahassee/ Fine Art themes (nature, local landmarks, celebrated historical figures, etc). 
  • We are not interested in pop-culture celebrities or cartoon characters. 
• The creation must be temporary and wash away after the festival. 

PLEASE NOTE:

• You may continue to edit your application until the deadline, just make sure you save your work. 
• Please make sure to click "Submit" when you're done filling out the application or click "Save" if you're working still on it. You will get an automatic confirmation email from Eventeny once completed. Check your junk mail for messages from us via Eventeny.

The 24th Annual Chain of Parks Art Festival will be on April 20 & 21, 2024 FREE EVENT – No tickets are required Saturday, April 20: 10 am – 5 pm Sunday, April 21: 10 am – 4 pm Expect to have a first-class, fun-filled outdoor cultural experience at the Chain of Parks Art Festival, in downtown Tallahassee! View amazing, original, and one-of-a-kind works of art in a delightful Southern outdoor setting. Nationally ranked in the Top 100 Fine Art Festivals by Sunshine Artist Magazine for 11 years running, this annual two-day festival draws tens of thousands of people from the Big Bend Southeast region to see 150 artists who have traveled from all over the country to display their original fine art works. Known as the premier fine art event, visitors can view and purchase unique works of art while enjoying a weekend filled with a wide variety of live entertainment, mouth-watering culinary creations, libations served enthusiastically at the festival bar, local heritage re-enactments, family fun, interactive children’s art activities, professional chalk artists, and more! “The Chain of Parks Art Festival brings some of the nation’s top fine artists to the Capital City as a way to not only expand on the opportunity for regional art collectors but also introduce fine arts to those who may not have experienced it,” said Festival Chair Kelly Dozier. “The Festival committee and volunteers work hard to make this a fun and successful event for all, including the artists, and to be recognized among the top festivals in this way means the world to us.”

Important Overall Guidelines for Participation:

1. Participants must be at least 18 years or older.
2. Trademarked or copyrighted images will not be accepted! (i.e.; college logos, Disney characters, etc.) This is a family-friendly public art project, LeMoyne reserves the right to reject inappropriate work.
3. By applying, all accepted applicants understand that LeMoyne Arts has permission to use submitted images for promotional purposes. 
4. The Festival will hire the Artist as an independent contractor to demonstrate the creation of chalk art piece(s). The Artist acknowledges that he/ she/ they/ non-binary is an independent contractor and not an employee of the Festival. 
5.  The Artist will be paid by check following the completion of the creation. The $1,500 check shall be made payable to the Artist, who shall use the money to cover their expenses during and leading up to the festival weekend. 
6. Excuse of Obligations: Festival and Artist shall be excused from their obligations in the event of a proven accident, riot, strike, epidemic, act of God or other legitimate condition or occurrence beyond their respective control. If Artist is unable to begin the performance at the agreed-upon time and does not alert the Festival with 2 weeks’ notice, this will be considered a “no-show” and the ARTIST will not be paid or reimbursed. Artists acknowledge that the COVID-19 pandemic is still present but agrees to the safety precautions the Festival has put in place to protect the Artists and community. 
7. The Festival agrees to prepare and file all tax information required of a person who hires an independent contractor and the Artist agrees that they have sole responsibility for the payment of any Federal or State taxes arising from the monies paid by the Festival to the Artist for the creation. 
8. Art Space: At its sole expense, the Festival shall prepare a 10 x 20 area for the artist to create their design as well as a 10 x 10 tent rest area that will house art supplies, water, chairs, and a table. ARTIST will be responsible for their personal equipment.
9. GOVERNING LAW: This agreement shall be governed by the laws and in the courts of the State of Florida and by the laws of the United States, excluding their conflicts of law principles. Any dispute or legal proceeding regarding the agreement shall take place in the county of Leon, in the State of Florida.  

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