The Inaugural Carhenge Mural Fesival
Each year, on the Summer Solstice, the ACD will host eight artists to paint the eight cars that make up the inner circle of Carhenge to create a curated show that will remain on display all year at the famed roadside attraction.
CALL FOR ARTISTS:
THE CARHENGE ART FESTIVAL SUMMER SOLSTICE MURAL FESTIVAL
Work Media:
From June 18-21, the Alliance Creative District will host eight artists to paint murals on selected cars of the Carhenge roadside attraction. Lodging, per diem, and supplies will be provided.
Work Size:
Each artist will have a designated car to paint with the expectation that they include coverage of the exposed hood/windshield/roof in their design. The cars will be assigned via draft process with selected artists. The average area per car is 24 sq. feet. Upon design approval, paint and supplies will be provided by the ACD and on hand during the week of painting.
Compensation:
Each artist will be paid $2500.00 for participation in the event. Food, lodging, and travel stipend will be provided. While accommodations will be available for artists to paint from June 18-21, artists are only obligated to attend the artists’ dinner on June 20, to complete their assigned car by 4 pm, June 21, and to attend the reception that evening. An additional $1000.00 will be paid to artists who hold a workshop during the event.
Entry Requirements:
Artists will submit a Submission Document for review that will include a cover letter with contact information, resume, vision statement and up to 4 images of original art. Interested artists are also encouraged to submit a brief workshop proposal (2-3 hours for 15 people). Artists who hold workshops will be compensated an additional $1000.00 for their efforts. While workshop participation is not a requirement for the artists the ACD is committed to engagement and outreach and may prioritize artists who align with those goals.
Submissions:
Send a PDF copy of your Submissions Document to: submissions@carnegieartscenter.com or use the Submission Form Button below:
Timeline:
January 21 Call for Artists
January 31 First Zoom call for questions and clarifications
March 15 Entries Due
March 25 Selected Artists Notified
April 25 Car Draft finalized to pair artist with car.
May 15 Final approval of artist design
June 18-21 Painting of the cars/Artist workshops
June 20 Artists’ Dinner
June 21 Reception for the inaugural Carhenge Mural Show
Zoom calls will be hosted every other Friday beginning on Feb. 7. Email ACD@carnegieartscenter.com
Entries Due: March 15, 2025
Selection Process:
Artists will be selected by the Alliance Creative District based upon materials provided by the artist.
Notification to artist:
Artists will be notified by email on March 25, 2025
Reception:
Carhenge will remain open to the public during the week of painting. Artists will be provided with a controlled environment allowing the public to observe their work without interfering. A reception with live music will be held on the Summer Solstice, June 21, where the public will be invited to see the completed pieces.
Publicity:
The initial painting of the cars and reception will be publicized via press release, social media, traditional advertising, and targeted marketing at specific venues and festivals. The Creative Alliance podcast will also launch in February of 2025 and will feature profiles and interviews with participating artists.
The Alliance Creative District will host further events throughout 2025 as part of the Carhenge Arts Festival with current plans including the Carhenge Quilt Challenge, Band on the Bricks music festival, and the Winter Solstice gathering in December.
Ongoing publicity and exposure will continue after the reception. Carhenge, as a destination, draws over 100,000 visitors every year providing a broad, built-in audience for the intended show. Artists will be credited on site with space available for contact info, QR codes, etc. Opportunities to display pop up shows at various locations in the City of Alliance will also be available to the artists during and after the event.
Workshops:
As part of the festival each artist will be encouraged to hold one workshop between June 18-20. Assistance will be provided in set up, instruction, and clean up. Workshops will be pre-registered and limited to 15 participants. Participating artists will be compensated an additional $1000.00.
Sales:
During the Initial week of the festival, participating artists are invited to contribute to a complimentary show featuring all eight artists’ work to be held at the Carnegie Art Center(CAC) in Alliance. While the CAC will help to facilitate sales on site, they will also co-ordinate with other establishments in Alliance who will host pop-up stores for interested artists.
Contact:
Email your proposal in PDF format to: submissions@carnegieartscenter.com
or click the submissions button below:
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