2024 Holiday Palette Competition

CLICK HERE for full guidelines and blank palette template.

Deadline: October 7, 2024

Eligibility
Entries will be accepted from artists who live, work, or exhibit in Laguna Beach and are 18 years of age or older (proof required).

Description
The City of Laguna Beach Holiday Palette Competition is a project of the Arts Commission. Winning artists are provided with a 4 ft. x 3 ft. wood palette on which to paint original artwork. The completed palettes are temporary and displayed on lampposts throughout the city during the winter holiday season when and where the City desires for up to 7 years or based on its condition

Honorarium
Selected artists who return their completed palettes will be awarded $700.

Submission Requirements
Applicants must submit a color design within the border of a palette outline (provided on page 3) to
https://lagunabeachcity.slideroom.com/. The design must have a horizontal orientation with the palette indent on the top left side as integral to your design. Please note that if your design is selected you may be required to reverse the indent and your design. Each applicant may submit one (1) design. Designs must be hand drawn or painted. Digitally generated imagery will not be considered.
If your design is selected, you will be provided with a 4’ x 3’ wooden palette with a primed surface ready to paint. You will be required to paint your approved design on one side with oil, acrylic, or other material that can withstand outdoor exposure. Remember that palettes will be viewed from a distance. There are no restrictions on the subject matter; however, religious symbols are discouraged.

Dates and deadlines
October 7, 2024: Prospective palette design and application must be submitted to https://lagunabeachcity.slideroom.com/
October 14, 2024: Arts Commission will review and select winning designs.
October 15, 2024: Artists will be notified of selection.
October 21-22, 2024: Selected artists to collect blank palettes from the Cultural Art Department.
November 18, 2024: Completed palettes must be returned by 10 a.m.

Additional Information
Karen Wood, Public Arts Coordinator | kwood@lagunabeachcity.net | (949) 464-6681