Prost to Cincinnati Installation Series

ArtWorks and Brewery District Community Urban Redevelopment Corporation are commissioning up to 12 different artists to create contemporary works of art that illuminate the historical Brewing Heritage Trail in the Northern Liberties neighborhood. Artists are invited to submit design concepts for installations that serve as trail markers while celebrating Cincinnati's brewing history, industry, culture, and tradition. The installations will be dispersed along a network of streets between Vine Street and McMicken Avenue.

Artists may submit up to 3 designs per location and up to 3 locations (maximum of 9 submissions total). Designs must be no smaller than 3 feet by 3 feet and must not exceed 10 feet by 12 feet. Mock-up designs on images of each location showing intended installation placement are required. Artists must elect one of two options: (1) submit design concept only, with ArtWorks hiring staff for execution, fabrication, and installation, or (2) submit design and execute installation, with ArtWorks providing a budget of $2,500 to $7,500 per installation (including artist stipend, materials, supplies, fabrication, and installation). Selected designs receive a $500 design stipend upon delivery of final design in high-resolution format.

Designs should incorporate elements from Cincinnati brewing culture, industry, and history while reflecting the artist's signature style. Designs cannot contain overt religious representation, profanity, slander, offensive content, or logos/advertisements. Designs should use negative space, be visually appealing, engage diverse audiences, and promote positive messages. Design submissions are due May 8, 2016. Jury review occurs May 18, 2016, with artist notifications on May 27, 2016. Project execution begins July 2016, with installation completion and dedication event in October 2016.