Project Overview:

Through a partnership between The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) and Main Street DeFuniak Springs (MDS), a high-quality, immersive art experience will be developed with a selected artist applicant to represent Downtown DeFuniak Springs, as well as celebrate the history of The Big Store building. 

• MDS and CAA are seeking an artist or graphic designer to create a digital background in which to incorporate historic photography of DeFuniak Springs. The desired outcome is to create an immersive exhibit on the building. 
• A vinyl window wrap will be printed and installed on existing windows of The Big Store building in Downtown DeFuniak Springs. This project will serve as a source of education and inspiration as the building is facing the highly-trafficked Baldwin Avenue.
   

Location & Specs:

Exterior facade of The Big Store building windows + interior vestibules. Artists will need to consider the vestibules in their design. 

View photos of The Big Store + window measurements > here.

Physical Address: 782 Baldwin Avenue, DeFuniak Springs, Florida 32435 

*Onsite building visit is encouraged for full scope of work.
 

Theme:

DeFuniak Springs: A vibrant downtown, rich in character

*Artwork must include historic images within the design > download photo files here. 

Goals:

• Create a vibrant exterior mural in the form of a vinyl window wrap to activate The Big Store storefront while honoring the past. 
• Embrace the character and the authentic identity that history brings to the heart of DeFuniak Springs, while helping breathe new life into Downtown.

*If chosen, please note that MDS and CAA may request slight edits to any proposed designs to fit the city's desired aesthetic. The final artwork may also be used in marketing collateral.
 

Artist Call Criteria:

1. Artist must provide examples of past artwork to be considered.
2. An artist stipend of $750 will be provided to the selected artist.
3. Artist will be required to provide hi-res files for final print production of vinyl window wraps. 
4. Artwork must be appropriate to the general public and family-friendly. 
5. Artist are asked to supply a headshot and bio for promotional use.  
    

Timeline:

• Artist Call Live Friday, June 21, 2024 at 12:00 a.m. CST.
• Deadline for submissions Friday, July 12, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. CST.
• Artist selection & notification sent by Wednesday, July 17, 2024.
• Final deliverables (print-ready files) due by Wednesday, August 7, 2024.
• Installation of vinyl window wrap August 12-16, 2024.

*Timeline subject to change.
 

Main Street DeFuniak Springs Mission:

Main Street DeFuniak Springs mission is to preserve, protect, maintain and improve the historic downtown district of DeFuniak Springs, Florida, and to increase community events and economic vitality to the downtown business district region.

Contact Courtney Malone: courtney@culturalartsalliance.com with any submission questions.