City of Orlando Issues Call for Artists

Last updated on July 03, 2019

City of Orlando Issues Call for Artists
Artists are invited to submit work to be displayed at City Hall during Hispanic Heritage Month.

WHAT:
The City of Orlando is seeking local artists to display their artwork in the Terrace Gallery at City Hall for the month of September in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.

HOW:
Interested artists should submit the following to the City of Orlando Public Art Coordinator Keith Beasley at: charles.beasley@orlando.gov:

  • Bio or resume of the artist including where they are from
  • Three to five pieces of artwork in JPG format (small files). Artworks related to the Hispanic culture are recommended.
  • Descriptions about each piece of artwork
  • Label information: Ex. name of artist, title, year painted, 20 inches x 20 inches, medium

WHEN:

  • Deadline for submissions:  Monday, July 22, 2019 by 4 p.m.
    • Selected artists should deliver their pieces to City Hall on Wednesday, August 14th between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
  • Exhibit Ribbon Cutting: Thursday, September 12, 2019 at 5 p.m.
  • Exhibit Dates: August 19, 2019 through October 18, 2019

SELECTION CRITERIA:

  • Appropriateness: Artists are selected based on the appropriateness of their proposal to the project.
  • Communication: The artist must have the ability to clearly communicate concepts both visually and through clearly written materials.
  • Performance: The artist must have a good professional history of being able to work cooperatively and finish projects on time.
  • All 2-dimensional art submitted for selection must be ‘Wall Ready’, with hardware screwed to the back of the artwork rings and or wire.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Keith Beasley, Public Art Coordinator, charles.beasley@orlando.gov
Luis M. Martinez, Office of Multicultural Affairs, luis.martinez@orlando.gov