Call to Artists! Rain Barrel Public Art Project

The Chain of Parks Art Festival, in partnership with the City of Tallahassee’s TAPP program, are looking for 8 artists to use their artistic talents to decorate repurposed rain barrels for a public art project in downtown Tallahassee! These painted rain barrels will be on display for the month of April, leading up to the Festival weekend, April 23 & 24, 2022 and will be auctioned off at the festival as a fundraiser for LeMoyne Arts.

Application deadline: January 26, 2022, Click to apply:  https://www.eventeny.com/events/vendor/?id=3558

All applications must include a sketch and use sustainable, weather-friendly materials. Mixed media is welcome! Design themes should be community-friendly, and focused on sustainability, local nature, landmarks, colorful abstract designs, and anything Tallahassee-friendly. Artists will get $150 stipend for materials and lots of marketing recognition!

Artists will be able to pick up their barrels at LeMoyne Arts between Feb 1-5^th, 11-6pm. Completed barrels must be returned to LeMoyne Arts by March 30^th.

We hope you will participate in this exciting public art project, showcasing the beauty of sustainability!