Riverside will hold an art project to promote the city, and artists of all ages and skill levels were encouraged Friday to participate.
The America 250 City Art Poster Project is a nationwide initiative led by the U.S. Conference of Mayors in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Entries are due by April 26 and should reflect Riverside’s unique identity, history and vision for the future, according to organizers.
Riverside’s selected poster will be submitted as the city’s official entry and showcased at national events hosted by the U.S. Conference of Mayors 94th annual meeting in Long Beach, in Los Angeles County. Selected works will also be featured in national print and digital publications.
“The arts have always played an important role in telling the story of who we are as a community,” Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson said. “Through the America 250 City Art Poster Project, we have an opportunity to celebrate Riverside’s history, creativity and optimism for the future. I invite artists of all backgrounds and skill levels to take part and help us showcase the spirit of our city.”
Artist honorariums are:
— $450 first place;
— $300 second place;
— $150 third place.
More information on entry requirements is available on the city’s website.