The Latinx Arts Project/Carpinteria,  inspired by Dolores Huerta and her call to action: “Every moment is an organizing opportunity, every person a potential activist, every minute a chance to change the world,” invites Santa Barbara and Ventura County artists to get out their sketch pads and paints! 

The Latinx Arts Project/Carpinteria invites artists to submit their artistic vision for a Latinx-inspired mural for Carpinteria. We are looking for entries that address one or more aspects of our theme “Past, Present and Future” (Pasado/Presente/Futuro). The mural design should depict Latinx contributions in Carpinteria, California, including the history of the “Mexican Only” segregated Aliso Elementary School that ended in 1947.  For more information and visual cues on this, the group will provide access to artists to our 15-minute documentary “Voces de Old Town Carpinteria”  produced by filmmaker Brent Winebrenner this year.

The selected artist, or artist group, will receive a $2,500 design honorarium. A  stipend and a materials budget to paint the mural will be announced at a later date. Support for painting the mural will be provided by private donations and project partners. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: DECEMBER 31, 2022, 5:00 PM PST.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

• This project is open to all artists living and working in Santa Barbara and Ventura County.

• This is an opportunity for emerging and professional artists to showcase original artwork. Individual artists and artist groups are both eligible, though groups must submit one application.

• Think outside the box! We are looking for innovative concepts.

• Commercial advertising, copyrighted images, hate speech, offensive images, and profanity are prohibited. Images must be suitable for all ages.

• Public outdoor walls are currently under consideration and the selected winning design may have to be approved before installation.

Please include

• Artist Biography

• Two samples of past artwork or a link to your website. 

• A maximum of two samples of your mural concept.

• Your mural concept statement, including any past experience creating murals, and your preferred materials.

All artwork may be used for publicity purposes and on social media by Latinx Arts Project/Carpinteria. Selected winning design may also be used for all promotional materials.

IMPORTANT DATES

• Application Deadline: December 31, 2022, 5:00pm PST. The board and judging committee reserve the right to extend the deadline if not enough suitable entries are received. If a winning design is not selected and approved, the Latinx Arts Project reserves the right to postpone the mural project.

• The selected artist, or artist group, must be available for planning and executing the mural in 2023. The completed mural will be revealed to the public upon completion with a community celebration.

QUESTIONS?

Please contact us at Latinxartsprojectcarp@gmail.com