Call for Artists – Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks Free Concert Series Thematic Artwork
Deadline to submit interest: December 6, 2024
Artist Finalist Notification: December 16, 2024
Request for Digital Art Design: January 24, 2025
Selected Artist Notification: February 3, 2025
(If you experience any technical issues with the application form, please send requested documentation and contents directly to ssuper@artsquest.org)
About the Project
Public Art Call for Artist(s)
Project Compensation:
$1,000 compensation for the work and its reproduction rights, including the concert series poster, website, social media accounts, promotional pieces, and other related merchandise.
Project Details:
Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks invite artists to submit an original art piece (preferably digital art, but any medium would be considered) which will be featured as thematic artwork for the 2025 Levitt Pavilion Free Summer Concert Series. This includes the program book, promotional rack cards, social media graphics, concert posters and other related merchandise. The concert series will see over 50,000 attendees through the summer season.
Scope of Work:
Artists will first submit existing art pieces for review and if selected as a finalist, will create an original art design and will reference the following parameters:
- Artist should reside in the Lehigh Valley (classified as residing in the counties of Northampton or Lehigh or the cities of Allentown, Bethlehem, or Easton, PA)
- Should be an original art piece that is preferably digital but any medium will be considered. Please note we will NOT be accepting AI generated images for this project.
- Ideally would contain reference to the Levitt Pavilion stage structure but is not necessary.
- Ideally would contain reference to the Blast Furnace but is not necessary.
- Encompasses the communal feel and energy on the Levitt Lawn.
- Encourages a feeling of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
Selection Information:
A committee of relevant stakeholders will review and select the Artist, including but not limited to ArtsQuest/Levitt staff and Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks board members.
Application Requirements:
ArtsQuest will utilize a Formstack application to collect information on interested artists. The full application can be found here. There is no charge for artists to apply. Please note, the application is to gather interested artists and review past, completed work. Finalists will then be notified on December 16, 2024 to design an original art piece based on the scope of work of this project.
To be considered, submit the following information through the online form:
- Artist Bio & Artist Statement (limited to one page)
- Current Resume
- A statement of interest, no more than 500 words, that outlines how you might approach this project if selected and what materials you might use.
- A maximum of five images of completed works or projects with accompanying annotated image list giving image number, title of the work, medium, approximate dimensions, year of completion, and IF applicable, the project location, budget, commissioning agency, as well as a brief description. Works or projects are not required to be commissioned public art.
- 3 professional references
How to Apply:
DEADLINE: Friday, December 6, 2024. Applications, resumes, images, and other materials must be submitted by midnight through the online application.
(If you experience any technical issues with the application form, please send requested documentation and contents directly to ssuper@artsquest.org)
