The ArtWraps Program, initiated by Downtown Tulsa Partnership, invites local artists to submit unique graphic designs and/or artwork for vinyl wraps on new enclosed trash cans in Downtown Tulsa. This project combines functional city elements with public art, celebrating creativity while enhancing the urban landscape.
Five selected artists will have their work displayed on publicly owned and managed trash cans in Downtown Tulsa. Each artist’s work will cover:
- 1 Large Double- Capacity Can (70 L)
- 4 Smaller Single-Capacity Cans (35 L)
Key Details
Project Scope: 25 trash cans
Selected Artists: 5 artists will be funded to design wraps and provide graphic designs of their unique artwork through InDesign files.
Funding: Each selected artist will receive funding for their design contributions through a one-time flat fee of $1,000 upon submittal and approval of the final InDesign file.
Location: The 25 trash cans will be in the Deco District in the central core of Downtown Tulsa. Each of the 5 unique designs will be displayed on 5 enclosed trash cans with each artist’s work showcased on 4 single capacity (35L) cans and one double capacity (70L) can.
Design Specifications
Artists can submit concept designs in any format deemed necessary to display their unique concept; however, artists must prepare their final artwork in Adobe InDesign using the following dimensions. An InDesign file for reference will be provided upon initial acceptance of design concept.
Large Double-Capacity Cans (RCF-70L):
- Front Panel Signage Area (1): 20.4" W x 18.8" H
- Side Panel Signage Areas (3): 25.6" H x 24.5" W
Smaller Single-Capacity Cans (RCF-35L):
- Front Panel Signage Area (1): 14.7" W x 25.6" H
- Side Panel Signage Areas (3): 25.6" H x 24.5" W
Artists are strongly encouraged to include an artist’s signature somewhere within their conceptual design and/or their final submitted graphic design.
Local Tulsa artists will be prioritized in the concept selection process.
DTP reserves the right to add its logo and any sponsoring entities’ logos as well as a QR code or other contact information into the final design at a location deemed appropriate by the organization and without approval by the artist before final printing and installation of the vinyl wrapping on the enclosed trash cans. The logo area will be roughly 6–12 inches (width) by 4–8 inches (height).
All final submitted digital artwork created for and officially selected for the ArtWraps Program will become the property of Downtown Tulsa Partnership (DTP) upon final submission and approval of the designs. DTP will retain the right to reprint the selected designs as necessary for maintenance, replacement, and continued implementation of the public art project. These rights will remain in effect indefinitely, ensuring the program's longevity and the preservation of Downtown Tulsa's vibrant public art. This stipulation allows DTP to uphold the integrity and functionality of the ArtWraps installations while celebrating the contributions of participating artists.
Submission Guidelines
- Initial Submission: Submit concept art and descriptions for review and a completed application.
- Final Design: If selected, final artwork must be submitted in Adobe InDesign within 2 weeks of selection by February 5, 2025.
- Design Coordination: If selected, artist must remain available through printing and installation coordination of their work (February 28, 2025).
- Maintenance: The selected designs may be reprinted and replaced for maintenance as needed.
Timeline
- Application Opens: December 16, 2024
- Submission Deadline: January 13, 2025
- Artist Selection Announcement: January 22, 2025
- Final Design Due: February 5, 2025 (two weeks after selection acceptance)
- Artist must remain available for communication through printing and installation: February 28, 2025.