Downtown Automotive Group (DAG) is looking for local artists to showcase art on the walls of their new 7-brand AutoCampus, located in the Riverside Square development. To find the perfect matches DAG is announcing an Art Contest. Read on to learn all about it! The deadline for submissions is October 31st, 2018.
ART CONTEST OBJECTIVE
Find 7 local (Riverside) artists to showcase their art on the walls of the new Downtown Automotive Group facility (AutoCampus).
ABOUT THE AUTOCAMPUS
Comprised of 7 individual automotive brands under one roof located at Queen Street East and East Don Roadway. The 7 brands include Toyota, Ford, Lincoln, Nissan, Infiniti, Hyundai and Genesis.
OPENING
The AutoCampus is currently under construction and is scheduled to be completed in Spring of 2019. Upon completion, DAG will be hosting a grand opening party at which point the chosen 7 artists will be recognized.
CONTEST RULES
Contestants must submit one 24×36 painting that best illustrates their style of work. DAG is looking for a variety of styles that include but are not limited to Abstract, Graffiti, Realism and Modernism. An artist introduction, brief explanation as to what inspired the piece of art and social media link is strongly encouraged. The deadline for submissions is October 31st, 2018. Only those selected will be contacted but thank you to all for entering.
OPPORTUNITY
Each chosen artist will have the opportunity to showcase 7 paintings for one year in addition to being recognized at our large scale grand opening party. Every painting will be accompanied by a contact card with YOUR name on it for interested buyers.
SUBMISSION
Submissions are to be in form of high resolution photograph and sent to Nikki McCoy at nmccoy@dtautogroup.com.
