📍 Location: Hat n Boots Park
đź“… Application Deadline: [Insert Date]
đź’° Artist Stipend: $2,300 (includes materials and installation)
âš˝ PROJECT OVERVIEW
In celebration of Seattle hosting the FIFA World Cup 2026™, the Georgetown Welcomes the World Committee invites artists to submit proposals for the design of a bold, large-scale soccer ball installation to be placed in front of the iconic Hat n Boots. This highly visible, interactive artwork will serve as a dynamic photo destination and community landmark, celebrating Georgetown’s history, creativity, and global spirit.
The installation will be featured in a social media campaign encouraging visitors to explore, engage, and capture their experience in Georgetown.
The project is presented by the Georgetown Association of Arts & Culture with support from the Seattle Office of Arts and Culture.
📏 INSTALLATION DETAILS
- Soccer Ball Size: Approximately 6–8 feet in diameter
- Soccer Ball should be anchored
- Placement: In front of the Hat n Boots (final siting coordinated with project team)
- Purpose: Interactive, photo-friendly, and durable for public engagement
🛠️ ARTIST SCOPE
Selected artist will:
- Develop a creative design concept for the soccer ball
- Collaborate on fabrication and installation (artist-led)
- Consider durability, weather resistance, and public interaction
- Provide a final design rendering (color + multiple views)
⚙️ KEY CONSIDERATIONS
Design proposals should account for:
- Structural integrity and safety (wind + public interaction)
- Secure installation/anchoring
- Weather resistance (rain, UV exposure)
- Anti-graffiti or protective coating
- A visually compelling, “selfie-ready” experience
📣 PROMOTION
- Featured across Georgetown social media channels
- Artist credit included in campaign and on-site signage
- Installation positioned as a key visitor attraction
đź“© HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please fill out this online form.
Include the following with your application:
- Concept sketch or rendering
- Brief artist statement (max 250 words)
- Description of materials and approach
- Portfolio or examples of past work
WHO SHOULD APPLY
We strongly encourage:
- Georgetown & South Seattle artists
- Emerging artists & youth
- Collaborative or community-based teams
All experience levels welcome.
SELECTION CRITERIA
- Addresses key considerations
- Creativity & visual impact
- Feasibility
- Ability to meet timeline
🌎 ABOUT GEORGETOWN
Georgetown is one of Seattle’s most historic and creative neighborhoods—home to makers, artists, industry, and culture. This project is part of a broader effort to welcome visitors and celebrate community through Food. Drinks. Art.
