Call for Artists
Big Picture Peoria Street Festival
Sunday, September 13 | 11AM – 4PM
Water Street in the Museum Block
Applications are due August 5th
Space is limited, so sign up early! $300 Stipend to Cover Your Time and Materials
The Big Picture Peoria Street Festival is seeking artists, makers, and creative organizers to lead interactive art activities for the public during this year’s festival. We are partnering with Choose Greater Peoria’s Go Day again this year for a great day of free, family friendly art and fun.
We’re looking for artists to offer hands-on experiences that invite participation from kids, families, teens, and adults — activities that spark creativity, connection, and fun in the middle of downtown Peoria.
Past activities have included:
- Painting flower pots
- Carving rubber stamps
- Decorating angel wings for children
- Making decorative buttons
- Sewing “frankenstein” stuffies
- Making sun catchers from CDs
We welcome new ideas that are engaging, approachable, colorful, inventive, and interactive.
Artist Responsibilities
Selected artists will:
- Design and lead an interactive art activity during the festival
- Provide all materials and supplies
- Prepare enough supplies for approximately 200 participants
- Engage festival-goers in a welcoming and creative way throughout the event
Artist Stipend
Selected artists will receive a $300 stipend, which includes compensation for materials and supplies.
Important Festival Guidelines
Please keep in mind:
- Activities must be suitable for an outdoor street festival environment
- No glitter or materials that can easily blow away or litter the street
- Access to electricity will be limited
- Running water will not be readily available on-site
- Projects should be easy to maintain and safe for a busy public setting
What We’re Looking For
We especially love projects that are:
- Interactive and hands-on
- Accessible to a wide range of ages and abilities
- Visually exciting in a street festival setting
- Easy to jump into without prior experience
- Community-centered and joyful
How to Apply
Go to Big Picture Peoria and click on the Call for Artists on the homepage.
After submission and review, our team will be in touch.
Questions? Contact Doug and Eileen Leunig at dande@bigpicturepeoria.org.
