Imagine Chagrin: Seeking Artists for Storefront Displays
The Shaker Arts Council (SHAC) is looking for artists to bring art to local storefronts this coming fall. Imagine Chagrin aims
to reinvigorate the Chagrin and Lee commercial center, support local
businesses, and showcase the abundance of artistic talent in our
community. The “Imagine Chagrin” exhibit dates are September 10 through
October 8. SHAC is sponsoring artistic displays for storefronts located along Chagrin Boulevard between Lee and Avalon Roads and along Lee Road between Chagrin and Van Aken. This call is open to individual artists as well as teams to participate. Please download the application here.
Include 3 digital images that represent the type of work you imagine
producing. All work samples and applications must be submitted
electronically. Work samples and applications must be submitted to SHAC
via e-mail (info@shakerartscouncil.org) no later than Friday 30 July 2021. Eligibility:
Applicants must be 18 years or older and live in the Greater Cleveland
area so that the artwork can be installed on site. Selected
artists will be assigned to a participating storefront and asked to use
the resident business as a theme, e.g., food, hair, cellphones, paint,
clothing, martial arts, etc. Business owners will have final approval
of artwork. If
submitting as a team each artist should complete an individual
application and indicate they are part of a team. There are no entry
fees. Artists will retain all copyrights to their artwork The work will
be installed September 7-9, 2021. Artists who are selected will
receive a modest stipend after the work is installed. Funds are
currently being raised. All artists agree to:- allow SHAC to use images of the storefronts on printed materials and websites for promotional purposes only;
- allow SHAC to photograph the work.