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Seeking Artists for Monster Mash Bash

Deadline: 10/11/2024

Calling all artists and creatives! Make a monster that will frighten and delight guests at the Basile Cultural Center’s Courtyard for the 2024 Monster Mash Bash!

Artists and artist groups are invited to apply to design and build spooktacular monsters to grace the Basile Cultural Center’s Courtyard. A selection of monsters will be exhibited during the October 26th “Monster Mash Bash” co-hosted by Parkside Public House and Imagine Indy Inc.

Out of the selected monsters, Monster Mash Bash attendees will cast their votes, and the artist or artist group with the most votes will win $500!

Please note: Applications close Friday, October 11th at midnight. 

* Monsters will be large-scale, outdoor, installations that must be free standing (no tethering or tying to adjacent walls).
* Monsters must measure less than 3 feet wide, 6 feet high, and 3 feet deep.
* The “Monster Mash Bash” is an all ages event. Submissions must be appropriate for all ages.
* No fire allowed. No electricity will be supplied. Monsters must be able to withstand outdoor conditions.

Key dates:
* Friday, October 11th: Applications close at midnight 
* Monday, October 14th: Artists notified of acceptance 
* Thursday, October 24th: Install takes place on site
* Saturday, October 26th: Monster Mash Bash! (2pm-10pm) – artists are not required to attend the Monster Mash Bash.   
* Monday, November 4: Deinstall 

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