TAMC’s Call for Art Competition for the Salinas Alisal Safe Routes to School Project

 

MONTEREY COUNTY – The Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC), in partnership with the

City of Salinas, has released a “Call for Art” for the Salinas Safe Routes to School Sidewalk Art project.

This call is an opportunity for local artists of all ages and experience levels to create over 100 beautiful

and interactive artworks on the sidewalks throughout East Salinas to highlight the safe walking routes

connecting schools, parks, and community spaces with long-lasting sidewalk art.

The art competition is open to artists who live in Monterey County. It is funded through a Clean

California grant and Measure X and is part of TAMC’s Safe Routes to School program. Artists

may compete in one of four categories: Elementary School, Middle/High School, Adult Amateur

Artist (18+), and Professional Artist. Compensation will be awarded only to the top Doodle,

Simple, and Themed Combination designs in each category. In addition to submitting Doodle,

Simple, and Themed Combination designs, Professional artists and/or art programs may submit

“Complex” designs for the opportunity to be compensated for one of seven $4,500 awards.

All artists who participate in the Call for Art will be recognized by the community. Artwork that

is selected for installation will be featured in a program for the community celebration along

with the name of the artist. Artwork not selected for installation will be displayed on the

Monterey County Safe Routes to School program website at https://saferoutesmonterey.org/

and shared with the City of Salinas and other community partners to display on their respective

social media channels and websites.

For detailed information about the East Salinas Safe Routes to School Sidewalk Art project including

applications, art locations, examples, judging criteria and the process timeline, click onto Call for Art

(English) or Call for Art (Spanish).

The deadline to submit an application and PDF concept drawing(s) for this community-led effort is 5

pm, Friday, September 15, 2023.

Submissions can be sent to Aaron Hernandez (Transportation Agency for Monterey County) at

Aaron@tamcmonterey.org. If the file size is too large to send by email (over 30MB) contact Aaron and

he will assist in finding another way to transmit the file.

Applicants can also submit hard copy applications by calling the Action Council at 831-313-2079 to

coordinate a drop-off at their office located at 295 Main Street, #500, Salinas, CA 93901 (5th Floor).

Office hours are 9am – 4 pm. Call for assistance if you are unable to deliver during normal office hours.

For more information and the application forms for the Salinas Sidewalk Art Project, click here:

https://saferoutesmonterey.org/2023/08/17/salinas-sidewalk-art-project-fall-2023/.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

PROJECT PARTNERS

The Salinas Safe Routes to School Sidewalk Art project is part of the Alisal Greening,

Beautification and Safety project, an effort by the City of Salinas, Transportation Agency for

Monterey County, Ecology Action, Building Healthy Communities, and other community

partners to create safe, healthy, and engaging spaces in East Salinas. The goal is to transform

public streets into healthy spaces for kids, teachers, and community members to walk, roll, and

move about in their neighborhoods.

The Project is funded through a Clean California grant from the California Department of

Transportation and local Measure X transportation sales tax funds.

PROJECT INFORMATION

The Salinas Safe Routes to School Sidewalk Art project is a community-led effort designed to

make art more accessible to people who live and stroll to school in East Salinas. This Call for Art

was developed by a steering committee made up of community members and advocates and

prepared to be as inclusive as possible.

PRIZES

There are four (4) categories to compete in based on age and experience. Prizes include art

supplies for three (3) elementary schools, $50 cash cards for six (6) middle/high schools,

$100 cash card for three (3) adult amateur artists 18+, and seven (7) $4,5000 check awards for

professional artists.

The Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) is responsible for investing in regional transportation projects for

Monterey County residents, businesses and visitors. The mission of TAMC is to develop and maintain a multimodal

transportation system that enhances mobility, safety, access, environment quality and economic activities in Monterey

County. For more information visit www.tamcmonterey.org or call 831.775.0903.

“The” Safe Route to School” is a TAMC program which offers tools, programming, and resources to schools, guardians, and

communities aimed at improving safety and traffic around schools. The program’s goal is to keep every child safe and

healthy by reducing the number of students involved in collisions to zero. For more information visit

https://saferoutesmonterey.org”