Calling all artists!
Ben Franklin Transit is seeking art for its bus shelters! All local artists are invited to help us beautify our bus shelters and celebrate the many communities that make up the Tri-Cities.
Q1 Theme
Our Future is Radiant: The word Radiant indicates light, warmth, or brightness; it’s also used to describe the way people affect one another: “she radiates hope,” “his smile is radiant.” We each play a role shaping the future of our community. We don’t just imagine a positive future – we create it.
This call for art is part of a year-long campaign to celebrate diversity in the Tri-Cities by giving a voice to artists of all backgrounds. Artists are invited respond to any aspect of this theme and may choose to reflect upon how the theme relates to Black History Month (February), and/or Women’s History Month (March).
Eligibility
This call is open to all artists living in Kennewick, Richland, West Richland, Pasco, West Pasco, Finley, Prosser, and Benton City.
Media Preparation
All 2-D art mediums are accepted. Work must be 8x10”, vertical orientation. Submissions must be JPEG/JPG and 600dpi. If selected, we may request you bring in your artwork so we can digitize it. AI-generated images will not be accepted. Artwork must be delivered via email to [email protected] with subject line “Q1 BUS SHELTER SUBMISSION.” Please include:
Artist’s name
Artwork title
Medium(s)
The city in which you live
Please note: Artwork must be suitable for all ages — no advertisements, no religious, sexual, violent, or political content allowed. Ben Franklin Transit reserves the right to deny any submitted artwork. Feel free to direct any questions to [email protected]. This showcase is not replacing our Art Bus Contest.
Deadlines
Submit artwork by Monday, January 20, 2025, at 11:59PM. Selected artists will be notified by Friday, January 24, 2025. Artwork will be on display until Monday, March 31, 2025.