By SALINA POST
Salina Downtown Inc. (SDI) is inviting Kansas-based artists to contribute to a downtown beautification effort through its Trash Corral Art Project. The initiative aims to enhance the appearance of trash enclosures across the district by transforming them into works of public art.
According to SDI, the project will focus on 16 trash corrals, with the City of Salina providing pre-primed panels, necessary hardware, and installation services. Artists selected for the project will have the opportunity to receive up to $3,000 in funding, with the possibility of additional support from local partnerships.
To be considered, artists must be Kansas residents with experience in public art or outdoor art projects. They must also be able to transport materials to and from Salina. Proposals should include a detailed sketch of the art design, a portfolio showcasing relevant experience, a timeline for completion, and a proposed location for work. Designs should be formatted as PDFs and scaled to fit the provided panels, which measure approximately 4 feet by 6 feet each. Some corrals contain up to 15 individual panels, equating to around 100 feet of running panel space per enclosure.
SDI is reviewing proposals on a rolling basis, with approval subject to a committee that meets monthly. The approval process may take up to 60 days, and artists may be asked to provide additional information or design modifications.
Interested artists can submit their proposals to Leslie Bishop, Executive Director of Salina Downtown Inc., at [email protected] or by calling 785-825-0535 for more information.