2022 HOUSTON ART CAR PARADE ENTRY

36th Annual Orange Show Art Car Parade Entry Form

All individual/team artists, school/youth groups, and Non-Profit 501(c)3 entries must fill out the form below and submit their responses in order to be considered for the 36th Annual Orange Show Art Car Parade Week, presented by Team Gillman, April 10-16, 2023.

IF YOU ARE A CORPORATE ENTITY PLEASE DO NOT FILL OUT THIS FORM NOW. You will need to contact Elaine Dillard at elaine@orangeshow.org for information regarding your entry.

Complete Week Schedule (subject to change)

Monday April 10 - Programming TBA
Tuesday April 11 - Programming TBA
Wednesday April 12 - Programming TBA
Thursday April 13 - Sneak Peek at Discovery Green
Friday April 14 - The Legendary Art Car Ball at The Orange Show
Saturday April 15 - The 36th Annual Orange Show Art Car Parade along Allen Parkway and downtown Houston
Sunday April 16 - Awards Ceremony & Brunch at The Orange Show

In addition to filling out the responses below, you will also need to upload 2-5 images of your entry - keeping in mind that these images need to very accurately capture your entry as they will be published in our annual Houston Art Car Parade Program and on our website.

Entry fees are as follows:
- Individual Artist / Team of Artists: $40
- School or Youth Group: $40
- Non-Profit 501(c)3 Organization: Varies based on Annual Budget
  - $0-$499,999: $500
  - $500,000-$999,999: $1,000
  - $1,000,000+: $1,500
If you have any questions about submitting this form or participating in the Houston Art Car Parade please contact our Artist Liaison Rebecca Lowe at artcarentry@orangeshow.org.

Your completed and submitted application does not guarantee your acceptance into the Orange Show Art Car Parade Weekend. Each entry will be evaluated to ensure it complies with our rules and regulations, listed below. You will be contacted on a rolling basis based on your submission date.

DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Fields with a * are required and MUST be filled out
BEFORE ENTERING YOUR INFORMATION BELOW, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING 2023 ORANGE SHOW ART CAR PARADE GUIDELINES CAREFULLY:
- The Orange Show Art Car Parade Committee reserves the right to refuse any entry, including up until the start of the event.
- All entries must be suitable for family viewing.
- All entries must be decorated, embellished, augmented, or otherwise decked out!
- All motorized vehicles must have a fire exhinguisher in the vehicle (at least 10BC)
- All entries must work. Please be sure your entry is in good working condition, has enough gas, fluids, etc.
- All events are rain or shine, please plan accordingly.
- Entries cannot be taller than 13'.
- If your entry is not street legal, you can tow it / bring it on a trailer and there will be a place at the parade to leave support cars and trailers.
- If there is fire/pyrotechnics involved, you must get prior approval from the Orange Show Center for Visionary Art to use them at any time before, during, or after the parade or any Orange Show Art Car Parade Week sanctioned events.
- Your vehicle needs to be able to sit in the sun and idle for a few hours as the parade is slow moving and relatively long.
- If you are a commercial entry (promoting a business) there is a diffferent fee structure. Please contact elaine@orangeshow.org.
- All wheels must have rubber. No metal shall make contact with the street.
- It is illegal to throw or launch ANYTHING from your entry (that includes beads, t-shirts, etc).
- Proper vehicle registration and insurance is the responsibility of the owner.
- Only licensed drivers are allowed to operate motorized vehicles during judging, staging, and parade.
- IT IS ILLEGAL TO DRINK AND DRIVE. Open container laws remain in effect during the parade, and officers have the right to detain you should they see or suspect you or anyone inside your vehicle is consuming alcohol.
- Any individual standing on top of a vehicle during judging, staging, and/or parade must be secured with safety harness or support bar.
- Please make sure you thoroughly read our Waiver & Indemnification Information, and check the box at the end of this form.
- Please go and "like" our Facebook and Instagram, share it with your friends, and keep in touch with us!
ENTRY CATEGORY
Type of Entry (select only one)*

Art Car - A four- or more-wheeled vehicle that has been constructed or modified, but sits on a standard automobile chassisPainted Car - An Art Car whose primary modification is having been painted or air-brushedContraptions - An art car whose chassis in not a standard automobile. Includes chariots, wheeled sculptures, wagons, lawnmowers, etc.Lowrider - A customized classic car with a lowered body, hydraulics, and cherry paint jobSLAB - A Houston tradition - easily recognized by their candy paint, lush interiors, booming sound systems, and must-have Texan Wire Wheels '83s or '84s Elbow "wire wheels" known as swangasMusic - A performing ensemble on decorated vehicleSkater - Decorated group or individual on skatesBiker - Group or individual on decorated bicyclesSchool / Youth Group - Created by four of more people under age 18Performance - Displays a unique performance element not necessarily musicalPolitical Statement - Displays political overtonesNon-Profit Organization (must provide valid 501(c)3 certificate)
CONTACT INFORMATION
Contact Name*

First NameLast Name
Artist / Team Name*
How you would like to be listed in the program
Name of School or Youth Organization (if applicable)
Name of Non-Profit Organization (if applicable)
Name of Your Entry*
Primary E-mail*

Confirmation EmailPlease note: We will be sending very important information to you via email on a regular basis, so please make sure you provide an email that you check regularly.
Alternate E-Mail #1
In case there are additional people who should be receiving information related to Houston Art Car Parade Activities.
Cell Phone*
Alternate Cell
Mailing Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip CodeCountry
ABOUT YOUR ENTRY
Have you or your team/school/non-profit participated in the Orange Show Art Car Parade before?*

YesNo
List previous years
Has this entry participated in the Orange Show Art Car Parade before?*

YesNo
List previous years
Is your entry considered a daily driver? (Is your entry your main form of transportation?)*

YesNo
Non-Profit organizations are encouraged to participate and promote their organization's mission within The Houston Art Car Parade. For 2022 we've standardized the entry fees and are allowing all non-profits the opportunity to place logos or text on your entry, have the name of your organization listed within the commemorative program, and have the opportunity to participate in all events during Houston Art Car Parade weekend.

Please answer these few additional questions below regarding your organization.
What is your annual budget?

$0-$499,999$500,000-$999,999$1,000,000+
What is the name of your organization?
What is the organization's tax ID number?
Please upload a copy of your 501(c)3 Tax ID certificate

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Please describe the entry in detail (inspiration, materials used, concept, etc)*
VERY IMPORTANT: This description will be used in the program, announcers' scripts and on the website listing of participants, so PLEASE be as descriptive as possible!
We would love to know more about YOU. Tell us your story! What inspires you? Why did you decide to make an art car? What are you most excited about for Art Car Week?
Please list the year, make and model of the base vehicle your entry is created on.
Year
Make
Model
Is your entry a normal-sized vehicle? (ie. is it a standard car or truck size, or do you require more space? We ask this question in order to plan out the lineup)*

YesNo
Length of Entry
Width of Entry
Height of Entry
Will you need to bring your entry on a trailer, in a truck, or some other support vehicle?*

YesNo
Is your entry a "foldie"? A foldie is an art car that needs additional time at the completion of the parade to make it traffic-worthy and able to drive at higher speeds (ie. components of the art car must be dismantled; individuals will be walking alongside and need to get in)*

YesNo
Please describe how your car is considered a "foldie"
Will students/teachers be walking alongside the entry as it travels through the parade?*

YesNo
Please list the approximate number of students/teachers that will be walking alongside the entry
Is sound an integral part of your entry during the parade?*

YesNo
Does your entry have an illumination component making it stand out at night?*

YesNo
Does your entry breathe fire or have any kind of pyrotechnic components?*

YesNo
You must have prior approval from the Orange Show Center for Visionary Art to use any and all fire or pyrotechnic elements at official Orange Show Art Car Parade Week events. If you have any questions, please email artcarentry@orangeshow.org.
Do you wish to have your entry judged and eligible to win a prize?*

YesNo
Is your entry located more than 100 miles outside of the Houston city limits?*

YesNo
Will you be needing accommodations while in Houston? We are unable to provide a stipend for hotel accommodations, but may be able to set you up with a local art car artist who has space in their home

YesNo
What date will you arrive in Houston?

MonthDayYear
Date
What date will you leave Houston?

MonthDayYear
Date
How many will be in your group that will need accommodations?
Do you have any special needs for accommodations or parking?

PetsSpecial Mobility NeedsTrailer ParkingLarge Vehicle Parking
Are you interested in applying for a travel stipend?

YesNo
Please give an estimate of the number of miles traveling from your location to Houston, TX and back
IMPORTANT: We provide no more than $500 in travel stipends to out of town entries to cover their transportation costs. Each request will be reviewed by the Orange Show Art Car Parade committee, and gas receipts are required to be submitted prior to receiving stipends.
If possible, are there any entries / individuals that you would like to be placed next to in the parade lineup? (Please be specific - we will try our best to accommodate but make no promises)
Upload a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 5 photos of your entry.*

Upload a File
Remember that these photos need to clearly and accurately represent your entry. Sketches are allowed, but please make them easy to view. Also please try to upload an image that is the highest resolution possible, keeping in mind this will be printed in the commemorative program. Max of 10MB per photo. Cancelof
ORANGE SHOW ART CAR PARADE WEEK ACTIVITIES
Do you wish to participate in the Main Street Drag on Thursday, April 13, 2023? The Main Street Drag takes place from 9am to 1pm, and visits schools, elder care facilities, developmental centers and other places where people may not be able to see the parade on Saturday. It's a fun and rewarding opportunity to put smiles on faces and any entry is welcome to participate!*

YesNo
Do you wish to participate in the Sneak Peek at Discovery Green in Downtown Houston on Thursday, April 13, 2022? The Sneak Peek is from 6 to 10pm and brings out a few thousand families and individuals to get the first look at the cars in the parade. Live music, drinks, and lots of fun are to be had! Note: you must be available to load-in at 4pm.*

YesNo
Do you wish to participate in the Spring Branch Shimmy on Friday, April 14, 2023? The Spring Branch Shimmy takes place from 9am to 1pm, and visits schools in the Spring Branch Independent School District on Houston's west side.*

YesNo
Do you wish to participate in The Legendary Art Car Ball on Friday, April 14, 2023? Each approved Art Car entry automatically receives TWO tickets to The Legendary Art Car Ball, an incredible evening of live music, food, drinks, and of course art cars. It's the ultimate kick-off to the parade and has a few thousand attendees. If you are interested in having your vehicle featured on-site during The Legendary Art Car Ball please click yes. Please do note that there is limited space so not all requests can be fulfilled.*

YesNo
Will your art car be available to make appearances at events and/or media publicity opportunities during February, March and April prior to Orange Show Art Car Parade Weekend?*

YesNo
Do you have room in your art car to carry either a lucky prize winner or friend of The Orange Show in the parade? Rides in art cars promote the event and also serve as excellent thank yous to patrons of The Orange Show*

YesNo
NOTE: You will receive detailed information about each of the above events as we get closer to the 2023 Orange Show Art Car Parade Week so you can plan accordingly.
FEES & DEADLINES
INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS / ARTIST GROUPS

The fee for all individual/group or school art car entries is $40. This includes ONE official 2023 Orange Show Art Car Parade T-Shirt and TWO TICKETS to The Legendary Art Car Ball on April 14.

Additional Art Car Ball tickets my be purchased at an artist discount for $25, and additional t-shirts may be purchased at an artist discount for $15 each.

NON-PROFIT ENTRIES

Fees for Non-Profit 501(c)3 entries vary depending on the organization's annual budget. Each Non-Profit entry receives TWO official 2023 Orange Show Art Car Parade T-Shirts and a pair of tickets to The Legendary Art Car Ball on April 14.

REMINDER: IF YOU ARE A BUSINESS OR CORPORATION INTERESTED IN ENTERING AN ART CAR INTO THE PARADE AS A WAY TO PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS, THIS IS NOT THE APPLICATION TO FILL OUT. PLEASE EMAIL ELAINE DILLARD - ELAINE@ORANGESHOW.ORG - FOR INFORMATION ABOUT A CORPORATE ART CAR ENTRY
How will you be paying?*

Cash, Check or Money OrderCredit Card
What size T-Shirt would you like?
Would you like to purchase additional Legendary Art Car Ball tickets at a discounted artist rate of $25 per ticket?

YesNo
How many discounted Legendary Art Car Ball tickets would you like to purchase?
Would you like to purchase additional 2023 Orange Show Art Car Parade t-shirts at a discounted artist rate of $15 per shirt?

YesNo
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Once you click "submit" on the form below, please send a check or money order made out to Orange Show Center for Visionary Art for your entry fee, which is as follows:

- Individuals/Teams and Schools - $40
- Non-Profits with $0-$499,999 Annual Budget - $500
- Non-Profits with $500,000-$999,999 Annual Budget - $1,000
- Non-Profits with $1,000,000+ Annual Budget - $1,500

Also please include within your total the additional Legendary Art Car Ball tickets and Orange Show Art Car Parade T-shirts chosen above. Each additional Art Car Ball ticket is $25, and each additional T-Shirt is $15.

All checks can be mailed to:

Orange Show Center for Visionary Art
PO Box 230309
Houston, TX 77223

Please submit your payment NO LATER than March 1, 2023. Failure to submit payment by March 1 will result in the cancellation of your entry.
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