Waupaca 3D Alley Art Design Contest
Deadline: April 9, 2021 — CONTEST IS CLOSED!
Thank you to the artists across Wisconsin and Minnesota who submitted more than 100 designs for Waupaca's 3D Alley Art Contest! We're thrilled with the response. Our jury begins the selection process April 16. Stay tuned! Waupaca's Downtown Alleys are going to be something special!! #26WaupacaSurprises #waupacaarts
Check out this sample video to see what’s coming this summer!
Let’s Make This Happen
The Project
Using a select team of artists, the 3D Alley Art Project will turn existing building and alley fixtures -- such as pipes, stair rails, grates, and vents – into attention-grabbing, whimsical 3D mini murals. By enlivening back doorways and alleyways during Waupaca’s Main Street Renovation Project, we are creating a fun Downtown landscape for customers during Waupaca’s summer construction, and then for years to come.
Selection Process
A community-based jury will judge the 3D Alley Art submissions. Selected artists will receive a stipend of $150 per design upon completion.
Work is expected to begin in early May, depending on weather and city construction schedules, and run through the summer of 2021.
Materials
WCAB will furnish all materials and equipment, providing a paint palette of primary and secondary colors, as well as white, black, gray, and brown. You may mix accordingly. Each selected artist will be assigned a WCAB committee member who will work with the City of Waupaca, participating businesses, and their artists to determine appropriate work schedules, safety protocols, and promotion. Please refer to the Submission Form for more details.
Artists: Start Here!
Potential Downtown Waupaca 3D Alley Sites
If you are an artist interested in being a part of this project, start by clicking our fun Meter Box Crabs and then review the album of approved Downtown Waupaca 3D Alley Sites. Just select the sites that interest you, and start designing. When you’re done, add the site numbers to your designs, complete the submission form, and send your packet to us!
In the album, don’t forget to click Info to learn the business name, address, and site number. Feel free to let the type of business influence your design, if you choose. Fun, whimsy, and surprise are the name of the game!
You also might want to consider other sources of inspiration such as:
The Indigenous history of Downtown Waupaca
The characters in our Union Street Mural by Leif Larson (He suggested this!)
Our natural resources such as the Chain O’ Lakes, state parks, and several rivers.
Waupaca’s interesting agriculture history
Your own memories of visiting or living in the area
Submission Process
Online Image Submission Tips —
Multiple large image file sizes may require more than one email — please include name and Site Number on each email.
Another option is to load multiple images into a Google Album, and include the album link in your email.
Three Steps!
Once you complete your design(s):
Click the mailboxes to fill out the Submission Form
Add the Google Album picture number to each design.
Submit your design packet by email or regular mail:
waupacaareaartsboard@gmail.com
OR
Waupaca Community Arts Board
P.O. Box 88, Waupaca, WI 54981
Deadline: April 9, 2021 — Contest is closed!!!
Direct questions to waupacaareaartsboard@gmail.com
Teamwork Rocks!
Our Community Partners
Thank you to these amazing Waupaca and area organizations for helping us make the 3D Alley Art project a reality:
Robert Forseth — Rural Access to Justice
Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region
And of course, we are deeply grateful to all the Downtown Waupaca businesses that gave us permission to use their buildings!
THANK YOU!!