BEAUTIFY PIHI TRAFFIC BOX ART PROJECT TIMELINE

• August 10: Artist Application Opens
• August 24: Deadline for artists to submit at midnight
• August 31: Selection of Artists Announced on Piedmont Heights website
• September 1-13: Artist Orientation:
• • See your box 1 on 1.
  • Finalize paperwork and discuss project in more detail.
  • Provide a mockup of general design for review by Artist Selection Panel before painting begins
• September 14: 1st Payment to artists
• September 14-26: Clean up, Prep, Prime, and Install Art
• • Prep, Prime, and Paint need to be consecutive.
  • Any clean box is a target for graffiti.
  • Final payment to artists upon art installation completion and proper documentation.
• October (Dates TBD): Virtual Walking Tour to showcase Art Boxes and other landmarks
  

INSPIRATION FOR OUR ARTISTS

A few things that make our neighborhood special:

1. History & Culture of Piedmont Heights - see our history and walking tour for more information
2. “A Small Town in a Big City”
3. Independently, Locally Owned Businesses, including many restaurants and bars
4. The Beltline, running along the old Airline Belle Train Line and Walker’s Mill
5. Nature | Gotham Way Park, historic gardens, Clear Creek, green space at Morningside Baptist Church
6. Rock Spring Presbyterian Church & Cemetery | Many of Atlanta’s founding families are buried here

TRAFFIC BOX LOCATIONS

• Monroe Dr & I-85 North Access Rd. Entrance across from Fire Station #29
• Piedmont Ave. & Monroe Dr. by the Chevron Station
• See these locations in more detail

CALL FOR ARTISTS | AUGUST 2020

All artists must fill out the application by August 24, 2020, at midnight.

• Any incomplete applications will not be considered.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

• First & Last Name
• Phone #
• Email Address
• Website
• Social Media Profiles
• Artist Statement/Bio (50 words or fewer)
• Upload 3-4 images of previous work in JPG or PNG
• Do you live in Piedmont Heights? (not a requirement, but we want to know if you do!)
• Do you live in Metro Atlanta? (Artists must live in Metro Atlanta)
• What type of media will you be using on the outdoor traffic boxes?
• Have you participated in a program like this before? If so, what neighborhood(s)?

DESIGN CRITERIA

• All art must be created with outdoor medium.
• All designs must be inclusive, diverse, and family friendly. No profanity or violent/graphic content allowed.
• All designs must incorporate the words Piedmont Heights and #PiHiATL. The PH logo does not have to be used, and no stencil will be provided.
• All designs must be full designs with limited or no solid one color space so that the design discourages graffiti.
• All art must be signed by the artist with social media handle @artistname.

TERMS

• Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Artist must live in Metro Atlanta.
• All art is owned by the artist with permission to the Piedmont Heights Civic Association, Piedmont Heights Community Improvement Foundation, and PiHi Alliance to use for project promotion, press, social media, and online marketing along with general promotion, press, social media, online marketing, and fundraising initiatives.

JUDGING CRITERIA

• Artists will be judged on the completion of their application and experience.
• Community judges will select an artist for each traffic box based on design criteria.

WHAT PHCA PROVIDES

• $1,100 payment per artist. To be paid 50% at beginning and 50% upon completion.
• Clear Sealant/Anti-Graffiti coating
• Volunteer support to clean and prime signal box prior to paint, if wanted
• Photography of art in progress and finished piece
• Artist feature on PiedmontHeights.org and email newsletter with links to social media profiles and website.
• Social media features throughout the project tagging artist.

WHAT ARTIST PROVIDES

• Spray Paint or Water-based Exterior Paint
• Paint brushes, painting tools, and other painting supplies, including respirator/mask.
• Tag @piedmontheightsatl during project on FB and IG, and include hashtags #PiHiATL and #PiHiArt
• Provide a mockup of general design for review by Artist Selection Panel before painting begins (not needed for the application)
• Attendance at any photo opportunities, press, or features to promote the project.
• Signature on agreement to terms and payment schedule.
• Two invoices made to Piedmont Heights Civic Association, each for $550 for 2020 Beautify PiHi Traffic Box Project.
• • Invoice #1: $550 by September 14
  • Invoice #2: $550 by September 26, pending completion of project