The town of Gilbert is on the hunt for creatives to put a fresh coat of history, tradition, and visionary thinking onto their communal doors, quite literally. According to their latest announcement, Gilbert is soliciting submissions from five artists to conceive door wraps that narrate the town's history, encapsulate its present, or dream up its future. These aren't just any doors, though – they're set to be a part of the aesthetic landscape of the Downtown Heritage District, an area no doubt bustling with local charm and community pride.
For artists eager to leave their mark on Gilbert, the call for submissions comes with clear directions. Each artist is tasked with creating a design that aligns with the town's ambition to position itself as the "City of the Future." As they prep their submissions, artists are asked to provide at least three examples of their previous work, and a preview sketch or description of their proposed design, Gilbert officials said in a recent statement. Painters, don't be discouraged if your medium isn't digital; just make sure you submit a digital version of your work to be considered.
The chosen artists won't just gain exposure in this rapidly growing Arizona town; they'll also receive $1,000 for their finished designs. It's a chance not only to garner some pocket money but to become an integral part of Gilbert's visual narrative and contribute to the cultural fabric of a community.
But with opportunity comes a deadline. Artists hoping to see their work plastered across the backdoors of Gilbert's historic district need to get a move on. Submissions are due by 5 PM on Tuesday, July 1 – no extensions, no exceptions. Details on the application process, and more on what's expected, can be found by visiting the official Gilbert website. This is a call for designs that just night, define the essence of a town looking to its next chapter, and for the artistic minds ready to translate that ambition into something you can walk by and admire every single day.
