2025 – 2026 ¡ARTE VIVA! Poster, Call to Artists

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¡ARTE VIVA! A Celebration of Hispanic Arts and Culture

¡ARTE VIVA! is a collaborative initiative that brings together the arts and culture organizations and hospitality partners of Florida’s Paradise Coast to communally celebrate the artistic contributions of the Hispanic community. The year-long celebration features local events, exhibitions, performances, and educational opportunities throughout the destination. Presented by the Naples, Marco Island, Everglades CVB and supported by the Collier County Board of County Commissioners, ¡ARTE VIVA! will enhance the visitor experience as well as offer residents community-wide educational and entertainment experiences throughout the year.   Events in the fall include a number of activities around Día de los Muertos and multiple activities in our high season of January – April.  For the most recent information about the event schedule, please visit ¡ARTE VIVA! at www.arte-viva.com.

Poster

Since ¡ARTE VIVA! celebrates Hispanic arts and culture for residents and visitors, it is fitting that we now expand the activities and create a commemorative poster that addresses the cultural aspects of Hispanic arts and culture and celebrates the cultural activities of Florida’s Paradise Coast.   The poster will be used in advertising campaigns to promote ¡ARTE VIVA! and through possible merchandise opportunities.  The types of merchandise are to be determined and can include giveaways and merchandise that is available for purchase.   For merchandising purposes, the full poster or elements of the poster will be utilized in the various designs.

The poster size is 30 inches high and 20 inches wide.  Designs should fit in a shape that is no larger than 27 inches high and 17 inches wide (a three-inch border will be added to the poster image). 

The design must be original work by the applicant and should be unique and not include elements that might have been utilized in merchandise sold by the artist in the past.  The original artwork will be needed for promotional events and activities between fall 2025 - spring 2026.

Eligibility

• Artists must live in Collier County, have a studio or business in Collier County, or be part of a co-operative or association that operates a business or gallery in Collier County.

• Artists must be of Hispanic origin and 18 years old or older.  Artists that have a majority of their work related to Hispanic culture and themes would be a secondary consideration.

• Artists must apply by the deadline which includes, a CV, an artist bio, an artist statement, a description of the submission and how it relates to Hispanic arts and culture, and the image to be considered. 

• The artwork can be made from any medium, provided that a 2D image can be utilized in a poster.

• Artists must agree to the final delivery dates for the poster.

• For the selected artist, there will be an agreement with the Naples CVB’s advertising agency of record and the artist to produce the art piece by the deadline.  The agreement must be signed to receive payment.

• An honorarium of $2,500 will be awarded to the selected artist to cover time and use of the images for the promotion and merchandising of ¡ARTE VIVA! 

• The artist should be available for interviews to promote the poster.

• The artist will receive a copy of any merchandise developed from the poster.

Application Process

Artists must complete the application.  Most items are files that are to be included in the application package and the application form is mainly a listing of the files.

All images must be high-quality .pdf, .jpg, or .png files. File size should be a max of 10 MB, minimum 300 dpi at 7 inches in any direction.

The application includes:

• Application form – fillable pdf

• Artist CV

• Artist bio – 300 words or less 

• Artist Statement – how the poster design celebrates Hispanic arts and culture and represents Florida’s Paradise Coast 

• Poster design

• If needed, a showcase of the artist’s work regarding Hispanic culture

Application Submission

• Application and associated files must be emailed by NOON on March 14, 2025 to John.Melleky@CollierCountyFL.gov to be considered.

• To ensure that the application email is complete, please send the materials by WeTransfer only.

• A confirmation email will be sent when the submission is received.

• If selected, the artist will approve the final layout including the bio information of the notecards.

Selection Process

Artists will be selected based on the criteria below: 

• Approval and acceptance by Naples CVB juried panel and staff

• How the design celebrates Hispanic culture and the arts here in Collier County

• The message that the design sends to the community and to visitors

• How the design can be used in merchandise

• Design and composition

• Vision, creativity, and originality

• Technique and execution.

Questions

Questions can be addressed to John Melleky at John.Melleky@CollierCountyFL.gov.

Download Call to Artist Announcement

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