Shock Art - Call to Artists

Boulder County Arts Alliance; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 1,800 - 2,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission up to $2,000

Community display & voting

Job summary

Boulder County Arts Alliance invites artists to submit a hand-painted Shock Art model for the 2026 community vote. Prepare a unique hand-painted piece (11”L x 10”W x 7.25”H) and deliver it to a listed drop-off location before the deadline.

Models will be displayed for community voting between April 20 and May 19, with up to ten commissions awarded. Selected artists receive $2,000 for their time and materials, painting expanding into summer and fall.

Qualifications

• Submit a hand-painted model 11”L x 10”W x 7.25”H.
• The design needs to be uniquely your own, and hand painted.
• Deliver your model to one of the drop off locations before the stated deadline.

Responsibilities

• After submissions are submitted, the models will go on display for the community to vote.
• Selected artists are compensated $2,000 for their time and materials.
• Up to 10 boxes are selected each year for a commission and painting happens in the summer and through the fall.

Skills

Hand painting

Model making

Creativity

Color theory

Tools

Hand painting tools

Job description

Submit your SHOCK ART Design for Community Vote

Are you interested in applying to be a Shock Art artist in 2026?

Follow these steps:

• Create a hand-painted model 11”L x 10”W x 7.25”H


• The design needs to be uniquely your own, and hand painted.


• Deliver your model to one of the drop off locations before Friday April 17
  
  
  
  • Longmont Library 409 4th Ave. Longmont CO 80501 | Mon-Thurs 9a.m. – 8p.m; Fri-Sat 9a.m. – 5p.m; Sun 1p.m. – 5p.m.
  
  
  • Longmont Downtown District Authority (LDDA) 320 Main Street Longmont CO 80501 | Mon-Thurs 9a.m. – 5p.m; Fri 9a.m. – 4p.m; Closed weekends.
  
  

After all submissions are submitted, the models will go on display (between April 20 and May 19) for the community to vote. The boxes with the most votes win the commission. Selected artists are compensated $2,000 for their time and materials. Up to 10 boxes are selected each year for a commission and painting happens in the summer and through the fall.

THEME

2026 is a historic anniversary year for both our state of Colorado (150 years) and our country (250 years). Alongside the open theme , we will commission at least one design inspired by the historic anniversaries . Artists may submit an artwork with one theme, but not both.

Boulder County Arts Alliance
2400 28th St. #103
Boulder, CO 80301

BCAA acts as a catalyst to incubate, stimulate and sustain a thriving arts community in Boulder County. BCAA commits to championing policies and practices of cultural equity that empower a just, inclusive and equitable Boulder County for all.