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Bicycles on Parade Project Statement
The Bicycle on Parade project is a public art exhibit conceptualized and directed by the Shelby County Arts Council in conjunction with the Leadership Shelby County Class of 2008. Bicycles on Parade is an exciting opportunity for businesses, schools, churches, organizations, and individuals to create unique works of art using bicycles as the canvas. Bicycles represent the great quality of life we enjoy in Shelby County. The bicycle art will be displayed in front of businesses, schools, churches and homes for all to enjoy!
Bicycles on Parade will:
• Reach all segments of the community
• Focus on Shelby County as a premier tourist destination and thriving art center
• Emphasize diversity, quality, and strength of our local visual artists
• Excite the public to explore the city
• Guarantee visibility for the sponsors - Shelby County Commission
• Emphasize that the arts can strengthen the sense of community within our county
Organizational Information
Shelby County Arts Council is proud to be the administrator and organizer of Bicycles on Parade. SCAC operates and maintains a non-profit exhibition and education space in Columbiana at 104 Mildred Street. The Arts Council is committed to promoting the growth of visual and performing arts and arts opportunities in Shelby County. The Arts Council has served the community since 2005. The Shelby County Arts Council is a 501c3 not for profit organization.
The Project Description
Similar public art projects promoting tourism have been completed in New Orleans, Richmond, Atlanta and Chicago. The Chicago project featured 300 cows designed by local artists and sponsored by local merchants, corporations, and individuals. The cows were then placed on medians, sidewalks, in parks, on sides of buildings, and even hanging from ceilings. The success of the Chicago public art exhibit generated additional spending of $100 -200 million and according to USA Today attracted 100 million additional tourist days to the city. This project can be accessed at www.chicagocows.com.
The Bicycle on Parade project will display approximately 100 bicycles, April 11 through June 7 2008, In conjunction with I*MAGINE. Businesses and schools will use any bicycle or tricycle available to create their work of art. Artists are encouraged to create imaginative and unique works of art appropriate for outdoor display.
Frequently Asked Questions:
1.Where do I find a bicycle?
Your garage, Your neighbor’s garage, the Local thrift store
2. What type of bicycle is acceptable?
Any bicycle, tricycle, unicycle, even an exercise bike is acceptable. The bicycle does not have to be “rideable” .
3. What do you mean by “create a work of art”?
Use your imagination and paint, sculpt or modify you bicycle to create your own unique design. The bicycle does not have to actually be ridden in a parade so do whatever your like.
4. Where do we find an artist?
Ask around your office and you will probably find a “closet” artist. Get a group of employees to do it together – this is a great team building exercise. Recruit an employee’s spouse or child.
5. What if I don’t have a digital camera to send you a picture?
Call Terri Sullivan at 215-1136 or terri@sullivancomm.com .
6. Who can participate?
Any school, business, public agency, church or individual. It is permissible to have more than one bicycle.
7. Do we ride the bicycles in the parade?
No. There is no parade. The bicycles will be exhibited.
8. What is the Community Spirit award?
The Community Spirit award recognizes and encourages small towns and communities to embrace Bicycles on Parade and create an “Outdoor Art Gallery” of bicycles lining the sidewalks.
Bicycle Art Contest Details
There are 6 categories for amateur bicycle art contestants and a Professional Artist Competition
Category 1 Businesses, Churches, Organizations and Individuals
Category 2 Elementary Schools, grades K-5
Category 3 Middle and High Schools, grades 6-12
Category 4 Individual Youth, ages 5-11
Category 5 Individual Youth, ages 12-18
Category 6 Community Spirit
Prizes in each category: 1st Place, ribbon and $30.00 cash prize
2nd Place, ribbon and $20.00 cash prize
3rd Place, ribbon and $10.00 cash prize
There is no cost to enter bicycles in categories 1-6.
Professional Artist Competition: $250.00 -1 st Place, $100.00 - 2 nd Place, and $50.00 – 3rd Place
Professional Artists have a $10.00 entry fee to cover judges fees.
Please send Bicycle pictures to terri@sullivancomm.com to be included in all the bicycle art contests. Include the information requested in the Entry Form pdf.
Bicycles on Parade Contest Winners: (2008)
Emerging Artist Award: Miguel Herring, "TREE"
Community Spirit Award: Columbiana
Business Category:
The Bicycle on Parade project is a public art exhibit conceptualized and directed by the Shelby County Arts Council in conjunction with the Leadership Shelby County Class of 2008. Bicycles on Parade is an exciting opportunity for businesses, schools, churches, organizations, and individuals to create unique works of art using bicycles as the canvas. Bicycles represent the great quality of life we enjoy in Shelby County. The bicycle art will be displayed in front of businesses, schools, churches and homes for all to enjoy!
Bicycles on Parade will:
• Reach all segments of the community
• Focus on Shelby County as a premier tourist destination and thriving art center
• Emphasize diversity, quality, and strength of our local visual artists
• Excite the public to explore the city
• Guarantee visibility for the sponsors -
• Emphasize that the arts can strengthen the sense of community within our county
Organizational Information
Shelby County Arts Council is proud to be the administrator and organizer of Bicycles on Parade. SCAC operates and maintains a non-
The Project Description
Similar public art projects promoting tourism have been completed in New Orleans, Richmond, Atlanta and Chicago. The Chicago project featured 300 cows designed by local artists and sponsored by local merchants, corporations, and individuals. The cows were then placed on medians, sidewalks, in parks, on sides of buildings, and even hanging from ceilings. The success of the Chicago public art exhibit generated additional spending of $100 -
The Bicycle on Parade project will display approximately 100 bicycles, April 11 through June 7 2008, In conjunction with I*MAGINE. Businesses and schools will use any bicycle or tricycle available to create their work of art. Artists are encouraged to create imaginative and unique works of art appropriate for outdoor display.
Frequently Asked Questions:
1.Where do I find a bicycle?
Your garage, Your neighbor’s garage, the Local thrift store
2. What type of bicycle is acceptable?
Any bicycle, tricycle, unicycle, even an exercise bike is acceptable. The bicycle does not have to be “rideable” .
3. What do you mean by “create a work of art”?
Use your imagination and paint, sculpt or modify you bicycle to create your own unique design. The bicycle does not have to actually be ridden in a parade so do whatever your like.
4. Where do we find an artist?
Ask around your office and you will probably find a “closet” artist. Get a group of employees to do it together – this is a great team building exercise. Recruit an employee’s spouse or child.
5. What if I don’t have a digital camera to send you a picture?
Call Terri Sullivan at 215-
6. Who can participate?
Any school, business, public agency, church or individual. It is permissible to have more than one bicycle.
7. Do we ride the bicycles in the parade?
No. There is no parade. The bicycles will be exhibited.
8. What is the Community Spirit award?
The Community Spirit award recognizes and encourages small towns and communities to embrace Bicycles on Parade and create an “Outdoor Art Gallery” of bicycles lining the sidewalks.
Bicycle Art Contest Details
There are 6 categories for amateur bicycle art contestants and a Professional Artist Competition
Category 1 Businesses, Churches, Organizations and Individuals
Category 2 Elementary Schools, grades K-
Category 3 Middle and High Schools, grades 6-
Prizes in each category: 1st Place, ribbon and $30.00 cash prize
2nd Place, ribbon and $20.00 cash prize
3rd Place, ribbon and $10.00 cash prize
There is no cost to enter bicycles in categories 1-
Professional Artist Competition: $250.00 -
Professional Artists have a $10.00 entry fee to cover judges fees.
Please send Bicycle pictures to terri@sullivancomm.com to be included in all the bicycle art contests. Include the information requested in the Entry Form pdf.
Bicycles on Parade Contest Winners: (2008)
Emerging Artist Award: Miguel Herring, "TREE"
Community Spirit Award: Columbiana
Business Category:
1st Place, artist Lynn Dodson, "Davis Snack Bar"
2nd Place, artist Patty Lawley Smith and Seventh Heaven staff, "Beauty School Drop Out"
3rd Place, artist Sharon DeVaney-Lovinguth, "Spikey Bikey"
2nd Place, artist Patty Lawley Smith and Seventh Heaven staff, "Beauty School Drop Out"
3rd Place, artist Sharon DeVaney-
Middle/High School Category:
1st Place, artists Evangel Classical Christian School, "Summer-time Ride"
2nd Place, artist Morgan Fields, "Let the Music Move You"
3rd Place, artists Albert Scott Library teen volunteers, "Speed Reader"
2nd Place, artist Morgan Fields, "Let the Music Move You"
3rd Place, artists Albert Scott Library teen volunteers, "Speed Reader"
Elementary School Category:
1st Place, artists Jon Connor and Jessie Davis, Nathan and Ella Brasher, "Totem Pole"
2nd Place, artist Trey Sullivan, "SPACE"
3rd Place, artists Meadow View Elementary 1st and 2nd period, "Buzzin Bee"
2nd Place, artist Trey Sullivan, "SPACE"
3rd Place, artists Meadow View Elementary 1st and 2nd period, "Buzzin Bee"
Bicycles On Parade
