Request for Proposals (RFP) August Art Crawl — Call for Artists
Event Date: August 14, 2026 | 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM Location: Downtown St. Cloud
The Downtown Alliance and Downtown Art Crawl invite professional and emerging artists to be a part of the August Art Crawl in an engaging and interactive way!
Eligibility - We are seeking:
● Professional artists registered with the Central Minnesota Arts Board, or
● Artists willing to perform or provide a live demonstration of their art.
Eligible art forms include but are not limited to: Visual Arts, Theatrical Performance, Musical Performance, hands-on art demonstrations and community engagements, dance, public art projects.
Proposal Requirements - Please submit a written proposal outlining:
● The type of artwork or performance you will present
● Any setup, space or technical requirements
● A brief description of your demonstration or performance
Artists must provide their own setup (tables, easels, sound equipment, etc.).
Compensation
● Individual artists: $100 per hour, minimum two hours - Maximum 4 hours.
● Groups/Organizations: Eligible for up to a $500 donation for a 2 hour group acts or demonstrations.
● Supply Reimbursement: Artists can apply for reimbursement of up to $200 for materials (with pre-approval).
How to Apply
Submit your proposal using this form and include any additional supporting documents that you wish. If you need to email your submission in, please send it to: Rachel@visitstcloud.com
Once your application is received, a member of the Summer Art Crawl Committee will contact you with more information and next steps.
Deadline for applications is June 30, 2026. Selections will be announced in early July.
Thank you for your interest — we can’t wait to see what you bring to life!
Downtown St. Cloud Art Crawl Committee
“This activity is made possible in part, by a grant from the Central MN Arts Board with funds appropriated by the Minnesota State Legislature from its general fund.”