BTC Holiday Surfboard
Painting Contest
The Beaches Town Center Agency (BTCA) is excited to announce its 2nd Annual Christmas Surfboard Artist Contest, bringing a unique holiday twist to the coastal community. This "Christmas in July" initiative invites local artists to showcase their talent and creativity on surfboard canvases that will adorn the town during the festive season. The contest aims to enhance the Town Center's existing collection of 25 holiday surfboards, adding fresh, vibrant designs to the beloved tradition.
KEY DETAILS:
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Artists will be compensated $300 for their work provided to the Beaches Town Center
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14 new surfboards will feature designs by local artists
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Surfboards are polyurethane and approximately 8 feet long by 2 feet wide
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Holiday-themed artwork required - Vertical Orientation
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Artists must reside or showcase work in Greater Jacksonville
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Designs to be painted on the front of the board with a solid color back
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BTC will provide the blank shaped board cutouts
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Artists are responsible for providing a protective coating to ensure longevity of the artwork
PROJECTED TIMELINE 2026:
Details will be announced soon!
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TBD: Contest announcement and opening of submissions
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TBD: Deadline for artist bids and design concepts
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TBD: Winner selection by BTCA Board (Juried) *Winners have been notified*
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TBD: Winner announcement
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TBD: Boards available for pickup in the Atlantic Beach area
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TBD: Surfboard artwork delivery and installation
How To Apply for the 2026 Contest:
Want to design a surfboard for this year's BTC holiday decorations? Follow the steps below to be entered for a chance to be one of the selected artists!
Step 2
Follow the instructions & illustrate your design concept
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Once your concept is complete, fill out this form to submit the questions & upload your template as an image
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Await announcement for winners TBD
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: To submit your application, you must fill out this form AND upload an image/pdf of your mock up design to the upload link below. Artist applications will NOT be considered if this form is submitted without the mock up design uploaded. Please wait until your design is complete before submitting this Google Form for jury.
More information about our Holiday Celebration & Season of Lights