ART CRUSH: CALL TO VISUAL CREATIVES 2024 SEASON

The Arts District of Winston-Salem (ADWS) hosts a monthly event on the 3rd Friday of the month (April - December). We call this event:

ART CRUSH

plenty of art to love!

ART CRUSH April - December 2023 was a huge success. Over 250 artists shared and sold their work to over 17,000 attendees. A section of downtown is closed off to traffic for an evening that includes art, live musical performances, and make-it opportunities. We expect attendance to grow considerably as we gain traction and membership.

WHAT ADWS BELIEVES.

Art is a universal language and a source of connection that knows no boundaries. Our mission is to connect with and amplify diverse voices and visions, bringing them together at the heart of our city.

Our vision as the Arts District of Winston-Salem is to foster a thriving community that inspires and advocates for creative opportunities. Through arts-centric events, local partnerships, and passionate community building, we simultaneously lift our artistic community, and reinforce and reinvigorate our city’s slogan of “The City of Arts and Innovation.”

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

- Visual Creatives
- Winston-Salem/Forsyth County region
- Interest in selling, exhibiting or demonstrating their work/process

SELECTION PROCESS

15-20 artists will be selected by this month's Guest Curator.

5 artists will be chosen by the Arts District of Winston-Salem (ADWS) board members: a board of accomplished professionals in various creative fields, as contengency to meet the allotted 25 artists to be in the street, if needed.

Decisions are based on specific criteria, they do not reflect, in any way, your value or talent as an artist; ADWS is an equal-opportunity organization.

BEFORE YOU SUBMIT

You must respond to all emails sent to you to confirm that you have read them and please ensure that you are available to do the following:

- Load in is at 6 pm

- Each maker will need to be at the event the entire time. Including load-in and break down, this will be from 6 pm - 10:30 pm.

- A 6ft table will be provided and already set up for you. You are welcome to bring an additional table or even a tent, but please know that you will only have 1 hour to setup.

- Each maker will need to be completely set up by 7 pm.

- If you sell your wares, you will be solely responsible for collecting payment and sales tax (if applicable).

- If chosen, any participant under 18 must be accompanied by a legal guardian.

-Feel free to demonstrate your craft, but please no open fire.

-ADWS will email you an event map the week of the event.

-You only need to apply ONCE PER YEAR. Your submission stays in the pool of artists for the entire season.

Name*

First NameLast Name

What are your preferred pronouns?*

Email*

example@example.com

Phone Number*

Please enter a valid phone number.

Artist Name or Business Name (if applicable)

Which art form(s) best defines what you do/what attendees will most likely see from you at ART CRUSH? (Select all that apply).*

If you answered "other", to the art type question, please specify.

Choose the classification that best describes your status as an artist/art professional (check all that apply).*

Student artistEmerging artistEstablished artistLGBTQUIAP (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual, Pansexual)BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) artistArtist with disabilityOther

If you chose "other" to the classification question please specify.

ARTIST STATEMENT - In the space below, provide us with a general overview of your vision as an artist and what you strive to convey in your work. Note: If you are selected this information will be used to promote you through various social media outlets.

Up to 250 words.

If you prefer to type your statement, you may do so here:

Instagram- @name (or say N/A)

Facebook (full clickable link, please)

Website

Please, upload images of your work. We share a photo of each artist or business's work as a part of our marketing efforts. By submitting an image, you are permitting us to use these images through social media. Please upload a photo(s) that best represents what we would be able to see from you at Art Crush!*

Artist Photo- We create graphics that help attendees get to know the artists, creators and makers. For our marketing efforts, please upload a photo of yourself. It can be fun, illustrated, professional—whichever photo best represents YOU. By submitting an image, you are permitting us to use this through social media.*

What best describes you? Please choose one.*

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What best describes your ethnicity? Please choose one. *

if you chose "other," to the ethnicity question, please specify.

What best describes you? Please choose one. ADWS is dedicated to being inclusive. This information helps us understand our current audience and future outreach initiatives.*

If you chose "other," for the outreach initiatives question, please specify.

What language do you primarily speak at home?*

If you chose "other," to the languages question, please specify.

Are there any ART CRUSH dates that you are unable to participate in? (These are all Fridays)

Lastly, please tell us why you want to be part of ART CRUSH. 250 words max.

If you were chosen by a curator for this event, please choose the curator that chose you below.

India Mack (Visual and Performance: April)Piedmont Craftsmen/Chris Asuncion-Hayes (Visual: May)Emily Oritz-Badalamente (Visual: June)Clark Whittington (Visual: July)Sauda Mitchell (Visual: August)Jessica Singerman + Tim Bowman (Visual: September)Lance Wilson (Visual: October)Sheridan +Devin (Visual: November)

ART CRUSH: CALL TO VISUAL CREATIVES 2024 SEASON

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