ArtPop Peoria 2016

ArtsPartners of Central Illinois invites local artists to submit work for the second annual ArtPop Peoria, which displays selected artwork on Adams Outdoor 48' x 14' billboards throughout the region. This represents approximately $15,000 in free advertising value. Winning artists will also be featured at CIAO First Friday at The Studios on Sheridan gallery and on the ArtsPartners website.

Eligibility requirements: You must be a resident of Peoria, Tazewell, or Woodford counties and at least 18 years old. Previous ArtPop Peoria winners are not eligible. Work must fit the 48' x 14' billboard proportions; 3D and performance artists may enter if they can provide photographic representation. All artwork is subject to approval, and offensive or slanderous work will not be accepted.

Submit up to 3 pieces for a $20 entry fee. Images must be JPEG format, 1920 x 500 pixels, 72 ppi/dpi, and no larger than 5 MB. Submission deadline is April 10, 2016. A jury will select four winning artists, and the public will vote for a People's Choice Award winner. Winners will be announced at a Reveal Party in May. Winning artwork will be displayed on billboards from June 2016 through June 2017, with locations rotating throughout the region. Winning artists must provide high-resolution files at 24.333" x 6.333" @ 300 dpi (7300 x 1900 pixels) in JPEG format, 300 dpi, CMYK color mode. All production costs are covered by the project.