THE MISSOULA MONSTER PROJECT
To sign-up to participate visit our Submittable at: https://zootownarts.submittable.com/submit/265017/missoula-monster-project-2023

NEEDED
Artists looking to collaborate with Missoula’s Kindergartners on original Monster Art!

ABOUT THE PROJECT
Zootown Arts Community Center (ZACC) and the Missoula County Public Schools Fine Arts Department team up to showcase the Ninth Annual Missoula Monster Project! Originally conceived by nine-year-old Asa Smetanka, this show is a collaboration between children and adult artists working together to create “monster art” based on monsters dreamed up by the children.

This year, kindergarten classes from Russell, Jeanette Rankin, and Paxson Elementary Schools have created original monster drawings for adult artists to reimagine. We are now asking you, a participating artist, to use your own unique style and medium to create a new piece of art inspired by the child's original piece. The final results will be displayed in the ZACC Main Gallery and will feature both the original child-drawn monsters and work by all the adult artists.

This project serves as a fundraiser; it’s purpose is to bring more art to Missoula youth! In an effort to foster that, 100% of the earnings from this show will go towards ZACC's youth education programs. We are asking that all artists who sign up donate 100% of the proceeds of their artwork.

RECEIVING YOUR MONSTER
Once you apply, ZACC staff will send you an email through Submittable, which will include:
The first name and associated school for the child artist;
An image of the child’s original monster art (sent as an attachment);
Monster attributes (if provided by the child artist).

EXPECT YOUR CONFIRMATION EMAIL WITHIN 2-3 DAYS OF APPLYING. CHECK YOUR SPAM AS WELL AS YOUR MAIN INBOX. With so many monsters to assign, it can take us several days to email monster information out to artists - each monster is unique, so each email is sent individually. Please also know that you can log into your Submittable account at any time, and review your submission. (Menu > Submissions > 20223Missoula Monster Project > Activity &/or Messages). If you have not received your monster assignment via email and are not able to find it in Submittable after a week, please email delaney@zootownarts.org.

RULES FOR PARTICIPATION/ARTWORK
AGE: We ask that participating adult artists be 18 years or older.
QUALITY: As mentioned above, the Missoula Monster Project is a fundraiser. We encourage you to have fun while recreating your monsters, but we also ask that you please make a quality piece that can stand the test of time in its new owner’s home.
To this point, we ask that you:
• Please do not use any trash or anything perishable to build or decorate your monster.
• Please also do not use scotch tape or hot glue; these materials are not secure and the monster will easily break.
• Frame any 2d paper monsters. Paper images with wire, or another hanging system, taped to the back of the piece will not be accepted as finished.
SIZE: Finished pieces may have a MAX dimension of 8”h x 8”w x 6”d, including frames or shelves.
With hundreds of monsters being hung on limited wall space, it is extremely important to stay within the required dimensions.
*If an artist submits a monster that is larger than the provided dimensions, the ZACC reserves the right to turn it away or make adjustments to the monster to ensure it meets the requirements, including but not limited to trimming, reframing, cutting, adjusting, etc.
READY TO HANG: Your piece must be ready to hang. The hanging system should be tested so monsters can live on a wall or shelf in their new home for many years to come. If your monster is 3D* you must provide a shelf or build a hanging system that can attach to the wall and bear the weight of your piece. E.g. textile/felted monsters may have a loop stitched to their head/back.
MEDIA: All 2d and 3d media are welcome! Examples of media used in the past include pen & ink, ceramic, paint, textile, felting, metalwork, sculpture, encaustic, jewelry, and more.
That said, as mentioned above, we again ask that you please not use the following materials: anything perishable, scotch tape, hot glue, trash.
DEADLINE: Your piece needs to be delivered to the ZACC’s front desk between August 21 and September 5, 2023.
*If we have not heard from you and your monster is not received by 6 PM, September 5th, it will be considered abandoned and reassigned to another adult artist for completion.
COMMIT: Remember that the child who drew the monster you are making a rendition of is very excited to see your piece. By signing up you have committed to this project.

IMPORTANT DATES
Submission Deadline: August 1, 2023
Drop Off Dates: August 21 through September 5, 2023
MMP Opening: First Friday, October, 6, 2023 5-8 PM