Faces of B Street Project

Call to Artists “Faces of B Street”
Ann Trinca Artist Management

B Street Theatre in Sacramento is launching a fundraising/public artwork that honors the patrons of the theatre, features the talent of local artists and creates a unique gathering space between The Sofia entertainment venue and the new Fort Sutter Hotel.

The 4,000 square foot wall adjacent to the hotel courtyard will become a giant portrait gallery, lit at night and highly visible from the hotel room windows. Patrons can commission portraits of themselves, loved ones or a public figure they admire. Portraits created by local artists will be scanned, enlarged and printed on Dibond Aluminum up to 4’x6’ and installed in a mosaic pattern. The patrons will keep the original artworks and a website will document the artists’ names and the portrait subjects.

Approximately 25 artists will be selected to participate. Samples of their works will be listed on a website linked to the B Street Theatre fundraising page. Patrons will select the artist they wish to work with. Artists may work from photographs or live model sessions.

Compensation:

Artists will be paid a standard commission stipend of $1,000 per portrait. Portraits must be created in a 2:3 ratio i.e. 16 x 24 or 24 x 36 (larger sizes negotiable). Portraits will need to be completed within 3-4 weeks of the commission. Artist must provide their own materials and transportation.

 Qualifications:

Open to artists 18 or older working in 2D flat media – paintings, drawings, prints and photography (works with thick texture cannot be scanned for enlargement).

Artists must live within reasonable driving distance to Sacramento, CA in order to meet with subjects and/or deliver finished portraits. Artists living or working on Sacramento will be highlighted on the website.

In order to participate, artists must have an up-to-date website with at least 5 samples of portraits posted (Instagram is allowed if full images are visible/not cropped).

Artists must be able to complete a portrait within 3-4 weeks after receiving subject’s photo or meeting with subject in person.

To Apply:

Send an email to Ann Trinca Artist Management (ann@anntrinca.com) with your Name, Full Address, Phone, Email and link to your artist website or Instagram by March 12, 2020. By sending this email you agree to all of the conditions above and meet all qualifications.

Selected artists will be notified by March 15 and will be required to send 3 high res images of portrait works to be featured online.

Selection is not a guarantee of commission. Stipends will not be paid until completed works are delivered to B Street Theatre.

Questions? Email ann@anntrinca.com