Call Detail
Entry Deadline: 9/20/19
Application Closed
Number of Applications Allowed: 2
Application Closed
Number of Applications Allowed: 2
Work Sample Requirements
Images | Minimum:Min. 3, Maximum:Max. 6
Total Samples | Minimum:Min. 3, Maximum:Max. 6
Images | Minimum:Min. 3, Maximum:Max. 6
Total Samples | Minimum:Min. 3, Maximum:Max. 6
Call Type: Public Art
Eligibility: Local
State: California
Event Dates: 10/21/19 - 11/7/19
Eligibility: Local
State: California
Event Dates: 10/21/19 - 11/7/19
Pianos on State is a collaborative interactive musical experience that takes place Downtown Santa Barbara during Arts and Humanities Month every October. In 2019, the pianos will be exhibited from October 21- November 7. For the project, local Santa Barbara artists are invited to transform pianos into unique, interactive works of art. The pianos will be affixed to designated public art pads along State Street for the public to play.
We are excited to invite local artists to paint the pianos! As a public art program, this is an opportunity for emerging and professional artists alike to showcase their work through a unique project. Individual artists and collaborative teams are both eligible, though teams must submit one application.
How It Works:
Each selected artist will be given a $200 stipend to purchase materials at either Ace Home Improvement or Art Essentials in Santa Barbara. All pianos will be provided for artists and transported and tuned by the Pianos on State team. A covered space to paint the pianos (with access to electricity, water and a sander) will also be provided. Participating artists will be recognized on the Pianos on State Street website, banners, and all other marketing and publicity materials.
Guidelines:
Important Dates:
The application deadline is September 15, 2019. Painting will take place at the Community Arts Workshop (CAW) located at 631 Garden Street in Santa Barbara from Friday, October 18- Sunday, October 20 between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Artists must be available to paint during this timeframe. There will be a reception for artists and sponsors on October 22 as well as November 7 for a 1st Thursday Piano Party.
Pianos will make their debut on State Street on Monday, October 21 and will be on display through 1st Thursday, November 7. Pianos will be available for musical exploration, impromptu play and group performances from 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. for the duration of their display on State Street. Amateur, professional and public musicians alike are invited to sit down and play.
Questions?
Please contact Kai Tepper at kai@sbbowl.com or Casey Caldwell at hello@sbcaw.org.
Pianos on State is collaboratively produced by these local organizations:
Santa Barbara Bowl, City of Santa Barbara, Downtown Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Arts Collaborative, Santa Barbara County Office of Arts and Culture,
Santa Barbara Education Foundation, and more.
We do accept sponsorships to help underwrite the program. For more information about how you can support Pianos on State, please visit www.pianosonstate.com.
PLAY. LISTEN. ENJOY.
We are excited to invite local artists to paint the pianos! As a public art program, this is an opportunity for emerging and professional artists alike to showcase their work through a unique project. Individual artists and collaborative teams are both eligible, though teams must submit one application.
How It Works:
Each selected artist will be given a $200 stipend to purchase materials at either Ace Home Improvement or Art Essentials in Santa Barbara. All pianos will be provided for artists and transported and tuned by the Pianos on State team. A covered space to paint the pianos (with access to electricity, water and a sander) will also be provided. Participating artists will be recognized on the Pianos on State Street website, banners, and all other marketing and publicity materials.
Guidelines:
- Commercial advertising, copyrighted images, hate speech, offensive images and profanity are prohibited (Images must be suitable for all ages).
- To ensure the longevity of the artwork, loose or abrasive materials such as glitter and sand cannot be included in the design.
- This project is open to artists living and working in Santa Barbara County.
- Three digital examples of your piano artwork design proposal.
- Two digital examples of past artwork.
- A brief paragraph stating your concept and why you are interested in participating in the project.
Important Dates:
The application deadline is September 15, 2019. Painting will take place at the Community Arts Workshop (CAW) located at 631 Garden Street in Santa Barbara from Friday, October 18- Sunday, October 20 between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Artists must be available to paint during this timeframe. There will be a reception for artists and sponsors on October 22 as well as November 7 for a 1st Thursday Piano Party.
Pianos will make their debut on State Street on Monday, October 21 and will be on display through 1st Thursday, November 7. Pianos will be available for musical exploration, impromptu play and group performances from 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. for the duration of their display on State Street. Amateur, professional and public musicians alike are invited to sit down and play.
Questions?
Please contact Kai Tepper at kai@sbbowl.com or Casey Caldwell at hello@sbcaw.org.
Pianos on State is collaboratively produced by these local organizations:
Santa Barbara Bowl, City of Santa Barbara, Downtown Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Arts Collaborative, Santa Barbara County Office of Arts and Culture,
Santa Barbara Education Foundation, and more.
We do accept sponsorships to help underwrite the program. For more information about how you can support Pianos on State, please visit www.pianosonstate.com.
PLAY. LISTEN. ENJOY.