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Rooted in Community:

A Mosaic District Art Project

True Vine is inviting local artists to help transform four large planter boxes in the Mosaic District into a colorful, community-shaped public art installation.

 

There are 16 total sides available across the four boxes, and we will select 16 winning artists or designs to be painted on-site at True Vine. Each selected design will be assigned to one planter box side, with each panel measuring approximately 3 feet by 7 feet.

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This project is meant to celebrate creativity, connection, and the shared spirit of our community. We are looking for artwork that feels welcoming, original, thoughtful, and fitting for a public space enjoyed by families, friends, neighbors, and visitors.

 

Whether you are an established artist, an emerging creative, a student, an illustrator, or a painter with a strong concept, we would love to see your work.

What We’re Looking For

 

We welcome original concepts that reflect the spirit of community and the atmosphere of the Mosaic District. Designs may be inspired by themes such as:

 

  • community

  • gathering

  • growth

  • nature

  • Texas

  • creativity

  • hospitality

  • beauty

  • neighborhood character

  • joy

  • connection

 

We are open to a range of artistic styles, but we are especially interested in concepts that feel visually engaging, hand-crafted, vibrant, and appropriate for a family-friendly public setting.

 

 

Project Overview

 

  • 4 large table boxes

  • 16 total sides

  • approximately 3 feet by 7 feet per side

  • 16 selected artists or winning designs

  • artwork will be painted on-site at True Vine

  • selected work will become part of a public-facing installation in the Mosaic District

 

 

Who Can Apply

 

We welcome submissions from:

 

  • local artists

  • regional artists

  • students

  • illustrators

  • muralists

  • painters

  • designers

  • emerging creatives

 

Artists must be able to complete their painted panel within the scheduled project timeline if selected. Feel free to make this a group project!

 

 

Submission Requirements

 

To apply, please submit:

 

  • full name

  • email address

  • Instagram handle, website, or portfolio link if applicable

  • short written description of your concept

  • a sketch, rendering, mockup, or visual sample of your proposed design in upload-able format

  • optional examples of past work

 

 

Artwork Guidelines

 

All submissions must meet the following guidelines:

 

  • artwork must be original

  • must provide own paint and supplies for entire project

  • artwork must be appropriate for a public, family-friendly environment

  • artwork should reflect the welcoming and creative spirit of the project

  • artwork should be designed with the approximate panel size of 3 feet by 7 feet in mind (optional template for use here)

  • artwork should be visually strong enough to read well in a larger outdoor format

  • selected artists should be prepared to paint a final version that closely reflects the approved submitted concept

 

 

Not Permitted

 

The following content will not be considered:

 

  • hateful or discriminatory content

  • explicit or vulgar content

  • political campaigning or partisan messaging

  • direct business advertising or promotional logos

  • copyrighted work that is not original to the submitting artist

  • copied, traced, or stolen artwork

  • designs that are not appropriate for a wholesome public space

 

 

Selection Criteria

 

Submissions will be reviewed based on:

 

  • originality

  • creativity

  • visual impact

  • clarity of concept

  • fit with the spirit of the project

  • appropriateness for the setting

  • feasibility for painting on the allotted panel

  • overall balance and variety across the full 16 selected panels

 

 

Artist Responsibilities

 

If selected, artists will be expected to:

 

  • participate in the project within the scheduled painting timeline

  • paint a final design that closely matches the approved submission

  • must provide own paint and supplies for entire project

  • follow any project preparation or paint guidelines provided by True Vine

  • respect the shared nature of the installation and surrounding property

  • complete their panel within the assigned work window

 

Rights and Use

 

By submitting an application, artists agree that:

 

  • they are the original creator of the submitted work

  • if selected, True Vine may photograph, film, and share the submitted design and completed artwork for promotional, marketing, website, and social media use

  • selected artwork may remain on display as part of the installation

  • True Vine reserves the right to decline submissions or request reasonable revisions before final approval

 

 

Timeline

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  • Applications open: 04/23

  • Submission deadline: 05/23

  • Artists notified: 05/27

  • Painting dates: 06/01 - 06/20

  • Project reveal: Friday 06/26 at 6pm

 

 

Final Note

 

This project is about creating something meaningful together. We are excited to open up these spaces for artists to leave a visible mark on the Mosaic District and help shape the atmosphere of True Vine in a lasting way.

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