Call-to-Artists: Rain Barrel Public Art Project

Call-to-artists: The Chain of Parks Art Festival, in partnership with the City of Tallahassee’s TAPP program, are looking for 8 artists to use their artistic talents to decorate repurposed rain barrels for a public art project in downtown Tallahassee! These painted rain barrels will be on display for the month of April, leading up to the Festival weekend, April 23 & 24, 2022 and will be auctioned off at the festival as a fundraiser for LeMoyne Arts. Application deadline: January 26, 2022 All applications must include a sketch and use sustainable, weather-friendly materials. Mixed media is welcome! Design themes should be community-friendly and focused on sustainability, local nature, landmarks, colorful abstract designs, and anything Tallahassee-friendly. Artists will get $150 stipend for materials and lots of marketing recognition! Artists will be able to pick up their barrels at LeMoyne Arts between Feb 1-5th, 11-6pm. Completed barrels must be returned to LeMoyne Arts by March 30th. We hope you will participate in this exciting public art project, showcasing the beauty of sustainability!

Participants must be at least 18 years or older, unless part of a group with an adult supervisor. Payment will be received in the form of a check once the painted barrel is complete and delivered to LeMoyne Arts. We can work with you if other arrangements need to be made on a case-by-case basis. All work displayed MUST be original work by the artist or group collaboration and be consistent with the sketch submitted to the jury. The Chain of Parks Art Festival Team reserves the right to reject work that does not meet the vision & goals of this project. 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. By applying, all accepted applicants understand that LeMoyne Arts has permission to use submitted images for promotional purposes. Accepted artists are encouraged to provide a bio/artist statement, (100 words or less) & a 5X7 high-resolution photo.