CALL FOR ARTISTS

Hello artists! This page offers exciting opportunities for artists to showcase their work at the Holland Area Arts Council.

Dear Artist(s):

This is the first step in participating in a brand new collaborative public art project that will bring local organizations together and add vibrant, creative artwork to downtown Holland.

The theme for this project is Celebrating Holland’s Diversity. "This initiative reflects our shared commitment to fostering inclusion, empowerment, and creativity by showcasing Holland’s diverse stories and perspectives. Together, we celebrate the individuality and collective strength that define our community, using public art to build bridges, amplify voices, and inspire lasting connections."

As with past banner projects, we are asking artists to create artwork to adorn the avenue banners of downtown. In this new project we are photographing your art and reproducing it LARGE on vinyl banners. This means your two dimensional art can be any medium. The banners will be displayed on light poles in downtown from June –through September for the next several years.

We are setting our parameters wide but have a few guidelines for acceptability. See attached guidelines for complete instructions but here are a few of the important ones:

•   Work must depict an aspect of your heritage, culture or how you identify. We’d like to keep this a celebration - so please be positive in your expression.
• Your finished 2-dimensional image–painting, drawing, photograph, collage, etc.–must be 7”wide by 17” high with (at minimum) an additional 2” border on all sides, (unless your art is on canvas)
•    You may submit up to three (3) works
•    No logos, full business names, or recognizable signage can be included in your artwork. Artwork must be original and your own. Any depictions of existing public art or statues must be with the permission of the original artist.

Included is a form for you to fill out to be attached to your submitted artwork. We have provided examples to give you an idea of what can be done. Deadline to submit your artwork is March 10, 2025. All artists will be notified of the committee’s decision by March 15, 2025. Accepted artists will be paid $50 and their work will become the property of the Holland Area Arts Council. All other works can be picked up from the Arts Council between March 15th and March 20th.

For any additional questions please contact Lorma Freestone (director@hollandarts.org) or Michelle Clark (michelle@hollandarts.org)

Have fun!