Shock Art Creator: Win $2,000 in Community Vote

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

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.