Seeking Artists with a LOVE for Recycling
By: City of Newport News
| You know those LOVE signs all over the state? Well, Virginia will soon be for lovers of recycling. The askHRgreen.org Recycling and Beautification Committee is inviting artists and creative teams to envision and develop a dynamic Virginia LOVE sign, encouraging Hampton Roads residents and visitors to “Start Smart, Recycle Right.” Applicants have until Oct. 7, to submit their conceptual vision. The winning artist or group will receive a $2,500 stipend for creating the sign—along with an array of recyclable materials to use. According to the project specifications, the LOVE artwork should be freestanding, safe for indoor and outdoor use, and include any equipment needed to secure it in place while on display. To be easily transported, each letter or component should weigh no more than 50 pounds, and the entire display should fit within a standard SUV/truck. While applicants are not required to use recyclable materials in the artwork, askHRgreen.org will provide access to items such as plastic bottles, aluminum cans, paper and cardboard at no cost to the artists through their partnerships with local recycling facilities. Candidates should create a brief proposal describing their vision and message of the artwork and include a single draft example of the initial design concept. All proposals are due Oct. 7, at 2 p.m., and can be delivered to askHRgreen.org by email at hrgreen@hrpdcva.gov or mailed/delivered to: askHRgreen.org, 723 Woodlake Drive, Chesapeake, Va., 23320. Semi-finalists will meet with the selection committee to discuss their proposal, and a winner will be announced by Nov. 15. Final artwork must be ready by March 31, 2023. For additional details and to download the application, go to https://askhrgreen.org/callforartists. |