A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN

1. The Art Brigade team is solidifying a list of host sites with beautification needs. When applications are open, please specify the type of project you are interested in (i.e. small mural, window display, bumpout, etc.) so we can pair your proposal with the best suited location. If you have an idea for a specific project or location, indicate your concept in your application and we will review its feasibility with the City of Durango and/or its respective property managers.
2. Applications will be reviewed, selected and funded based on objective ranking criteria such as approval of concept by business owners/property manager, compatibility with site, appropriate budget, artist/team technical skills, and engaging/interactive concepts.
3. If selected, The Durango Art Brigade selection committee will propose a stipend and materials budget to finalist applicants (up to $500 total) and you will be given the opportunity to accept or deny the offer.
4. Artists/artist teams and property managers will sign agreements that detail payment, installation expectations and holding harmless the Durango Art Brigade and its constituents from any damages to your person, your art, or the property during installation. Insurance of any type will not be provided by the Durango Art Brigade or its constituents.
5. The artists/artist teams is expected to keep close communication with their respective site manager or property owners throughout their installation process to ensure transparency and promote collaboration.
6. Artists and property managers will identify a timeline for installation/de-installation.are seeking projects that include but are not limited to: Sculptures, window installations, chalk art, interactive 3D art, mini murals, furniture, “green spaces” with plants, light art, beautification of the new downtown “bump-outs” and more!

Business owners, property managers and others will detail their ideas for what types of art they’d like to see featured in their location.

We are seeking projects that include but are not limited to: Sculptures, window installations, chalk art, interactive 3D art, mini murals, furniture, “green spaces” with plants, light art, beautification of the new downtown “bump-outs” and more!

Stipends for artists’ time and materials are determined on a project-to-project basis by the selection committee. Depending on the project scope, artists can expect range allocations from $50-$500. Finalists will be notified of their acceptance with an offer that can be accepted or declined.

When the Brigade season starts in 2022, this initiative is open for artists and educators of all ages, backgrounds and experience to participate in. If you are an emerging artist/youth/intern, you can indicate this in your application form for an opportunity to volunteer with future finalist projects.

Because the Durango Art Brigade aims to support local artists, the selection committee will prioritize applications from artists living in La Plata county and the Southern Ute Tribe.

Outdoor installations: In the project application form, you will be asked if you are comfortable with the impermanence of your project. We are seeking projects that the community and visitors can interact with in the public sphere. Depending on the outdoor site, your art may be subject to weather and public interaction.

We will connect artists with their respective property managers to address individual solutions for monitoring the final art installations, but neither the property manager or the involved partners of the Durango Art Brigade will be held liable for damaged or lost artworks.

Indoor Installations: If you are concerned with the impermanence of your work, please specify that you would like to install your artwork in an indoor space only where your artwork will be protected within the site’s windows.

The Durango Art Brigade selection committee is using pre-formatted criteria to make the review and finalist process as objective as possible. Our selection criteria includes:

• Artist/Teams technical skills
• Original, engaging, and/or interactive concept
• Meets budgetary requirements for this opportunity ($50-$500)
• Compatibility with currently available display locations
• Feasibility of project (can be executed in timeframe)
• Project created by/for, available, accessible, marketed to, and attended by multiple cohorts of our community

Yes! During the Brigade season, we will be seeking youth volunteers to help finalists execute their projects. While the scope of each project will be dependent on selected projects, we are looking to pair 1-2 youth volunteers with each finalist.

If you would like to add your name to the youth volunteer list, please email [email protected]