Call for Artists

Light-Based Art Information

• All applications must consider how light can transform their works of art and address at least one or more of the event goals: collaboration, audience engagement and transformation. 

• BLINK looks to exhibit a range of projects that vary in scale, and we work within a range of site opportunities that can host small, medium, and large-scale installations. 

• Historically, selected works have included sculptures, performances, projections, photography, LED, film, digital media and interactive art. 

• All works and performances must be free, accessible, and open to the public during the entire BLINK event. 

• Works of art or performances that advertise a commercial product or brand will not be accepted.  

• BLINK is a family-friendly event, and work must be appropriate for all ages. 

• While the calls for muralists and projection mapping artists are a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) the call for lighted-art installations is a Request for Proposals (RFP). We require more information in advance to consider your selection, and ask that you submit a complete BLINK concept proposal, including supporting images, concept proposal budget, artist statement, CV, artist bio, and five to ten past work samples with a corresponding image list. Incomplete or late proposals will not be accepted. 

Projection, Digital Art + Animation Information

• Applications for projection and digital art / animation projects should seek to tell a story. The most memorable BLINK projection shows in the past have had some sort of a storyline or progression that takes viewers on a journey. Consider what story your submission tells.  

• Artists should describe their experience and specify interest in either architectural projection mapping, projection mapping onto murals, statues, or other surfaces, as applicable. Please describe your talents and approach to this discipline and any demonstrated previous work experience.  

• The call for projection artists is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ). We do not require that you submit the specific work that you plan to show/design, however you should include enough conceptual materials and information to give the BLINK project team a sense of your vision.

• Projection projects have a mandatory requirement to integrate music + sound design into the digital artwork presentation. Please let us know in your application how you would like to integrate music + sound into your projection show.  

• Interactive projection installations are encouraged. As the art form continues to evolve with technology, more and more opportunities to interact with the audience become available. Does your work create moments for the audience to participate,engage or become part of the work? Please describe any interactive components in your application. 

Mural Artists Information

We strive to curate a world-class outdoor art gallery in the heart of Cincinnati around the Findlay Market district. Applications for BLINK murals should reflect this ethos and strategy of our mural program. Requests for mural locations outside of this footprint are likely to be declined. 

How does your work add to our collection? 

• Our goal is to continuously add to a best-in-class collection of murals around the Findlay Market District. How does your work add to the collection’s quality and breadth? Why will someone walk an extra block to see your work? What makes it unique and/or complimentary to the existing body of work.

Show your work 

• Murals are challenging to execute and they take practice and skill. Interested applicants should demonstrate and show past experience that exemplifies your ability to paint at a large scale with excellence.