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Artist Registration & Info

Local artists (professionals and talented adult amateurs) are invited to participate in Rain on Main, a painted rain barrel art contest that will include cash prizes in two categories as well as exposure for participating artists and their work.

Rain on Main is designed to help educate the public about the value of water conservation. The event is sponsored by the Carmel Utilities, the Department of Storm Water Management and the Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District.

The painted rain barrels will be on display in the Carmel Art’s and Design District beginning August 12th. The barrels will remain on display throughout the district during the next week before being re-located to a display area at the Carmel Farmer’s Market on August 20th. In addition to having the painted barrels judged by experts, there will also be a “People’s Choice” selection based on votes from the public.  Cash prizes of $200, $100, and $50 will be awarded to the first, second, and third place artists in the Art Show. The People’s Choice contest winner and runner-up will receive $100 and $50.  A silent auction, where the barrels will be auctioned off to the highest bidders, will be held during the Farmer’s Market with net proceeds used to fund water education signage in Carmel Clay Parks.

Rain barrels are growing in popularity across the country and decorated barrels are not only nice to look at, but are a great way to save water and help the environment.  Artists are invited to paint a rain barrel with an original design. The rain barrels will come primed, thanks to the generous in-kind support by Tom Wood Collision and will be ready to be painted when picked up by artists.  The event and artists will be featured on sponsor organization social media as well as on the Rain on Main website, www.RainOnMain.com.

How to participate as an artist:
Review the full details and instructions for artists then submit the form below.
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