Call for Artists: Be the Next Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks Free Summer Concert Series Poster Artist!
Bethlehem, Lehigh Valley, PA., November 21, 2024 – ArtsQuest and The Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks presented by Lehigh Valley Health Network, Proudly Part of Jefferson Health, invites artists to submit an original art piece which will be featured as thematic artwork for the 2025 Levitt Pavilion Free Summer Concert Series.
Over 50,000 concert attendees are anticipated throughout the summer season and the selected thematic artwork will be featured in the Levitt program book, promotional materials, social media graphics, concert posters and other related merchandise. The winning artist will receive a $1,000 compensation (along with reproduction rights).
“We are thrilled to once again offer a local artist the opportunity to design the poster art for the 2025 Levitt Pavilion Free Summer Concert Series. Just like music, visual arts have the power to transform public spaces, spark conversation and strengthen community,” says Shayna Super, Executive Director of Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks. “Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks is committed to elevating and celebrating the diverse artistry that thrives in the Lehigh Valley.”
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
- *Should be an original art piece that is preferably digital, but any medium will be considered.
- 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.
* Please note we will NOT be accepting AI generated images for this project.
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.
The full application can be found here. There is no charge for artists to apply.
*Please note this 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.
For more information on the scope of work, selection information and application requirements, please visit https://www.levittsteelstacks.org/call-for-art/.
Important Dates:
- 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
About ArtsQuest
ArtsQuest’s mission is to provide access to exceptional artistic, cultural and educational experiences using arts and culture as key elements of economic development for our urban communities. ArtsQuest™ supports this mission via the presentation of performing and visual arts, film, arts education classes and outreach, youth programming and cultural events. Through festivals such as its flagship event, Musikfest; the Banana Factory Arts Center; and the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks arts and cultural campus, ArtsQuest’s programming reaches more than 1.9 million people annually. The organization’s programs and events, of which nearly 50% are free to attend, have a combined economic impact of more than $136 million annually in the region.
