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Deadline: March 4, 2024

Honorarium: $4,000 will be awarded for all completed banners selected.

Eligibility: Open to Orange County, CA residents, 18 years of age or older. Employees, Council members, Board members and Commissioners of the City of Laguna Beach are not eligible to apply.

Description: The City of Laguna Beach Banner Competition is a project of the Arts Commission. Artists are provided with banner material on which to paint original artwork. The completed banners are displayed on lampposts throughout the city of Laguna Beach during June, July and August and celebrate the summer season. The completed banners are temporary and will be displayed when and where the City desires for up to 7 years or based on condition.

Application Requirements: Artists may submit ONE design as part of the following required materials:

• A color design drawn to scale (4 x 16 inches)- Bright colors are suggested. Religious symbols are discouraged. The banner is painted on both sides; if your design is not a mirror image, please submit the design for both front and back. Do not sign your submitted design. Designs should be hand drawn or painted.
• Professional resume (maximum 2 pages)
• 3 images of previous related artwork showing artists ability to complete large-scale work.
• Completed application form must be mounted to the back of the design.