2024 Fall for Arts Festival

The Fall for Arts Festival is almost here!

Each year, as summer shifts to autumn, artists and creative individuals meet outdoors on Roosevelt Island. They take part in an exhilarating day of painting. The resulting eclectic collection of original murals dot the lawn. These murals offer imaginative and wonderful artwork. They can be discovered and enjoyed by residents and passersby alike. After several weeks outdoors, the murals will come down. Selected works are taken to the Island’s Motorgate Gallery for continued display.

Mark your calendar Saturday, September 14^th from 10 AM to 5 PM. Attend the 19^th annual Fall for Arts Festival on Roosevelt Island’s Meditation Lawn. It features live mural painting, food vendors and more!

The rain date is Sunday, September 15^th. 

Call For Artists

RIOC & RIVAA are seeking artists to paint a mural during the Fall for Arts Festival. The murals are on a panel in landscape format that are 6 feet high and 8 feet wide. The mural should depict one of two themes: 

• Hidden Places
• Waves of Change

If you would like to take part, apply by Sunday, August 25^th to the form here:

https://forms.gle/drA3iAhDCWGqXiwg8

You will be asked to give the following information: 

1. Your name and contact information
2. Your theme selection: “Hidden Places” OR “Waves of Change”
3. A sketch of your design with a ratio of 6×8, JPEG files preferred. The sketch should be finished-looking and in color if the panel will be painted in color.
4. Brief descriptions of your design’s concept and technical method 
5. Materials you will use, including choice of acrylic paint or spray paint. If using spray paint, indicate what colors are needed. Specify whether a full or half can is required for each color. There is a maximum number of colors provided. 

Important things to note: 

1. Only one application is allowed per person.
2. An individual or groups of individuals may apply for a mural panel.
3. Applying does not guarantee selection for participation.
4. Mural panels can’t include three-dimensional elements. If you plan to glue or attach anything to the surface, it must be flat. You must request permission and explain how you plan to do it when you submit your design. 
5. Participating in the festival is free. The following supplies are provided:
   1. A primed mural board and tarp underneath.
   2. An acrylic paint set of 6 core colors OR spray paint
   3. Brushes, water containers (there is a community water source), and mixing trays
6. A protective layer will be added to the mural afterwards.

Email submissions@rivaagallery.org with any questions.

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We welcome your participation and creativity. Good luck!

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