CALL FOR ART ACTIVITIES

St. Cloud's 30th Annual Juneteenth Celebration

Heijeu Arts is seeking teaching artists to provide engaging art activities for St. Cloud's 30th Annual Juneteenth Celebration. This beloved community event brings together hundreds of families to celebrate freedom, community, and African American culture.

We're looking for artists to facilitate hands-on art activities (visual arts, performing arts, crafts, etc.) that welcome participants of all ages and abilities throughout this 3-hour outdoor celebration.

ARTIST COMPENSATION

$250 stipend per artist
 PLUS materials/supplies provided (up to $100 per artist)

Total per artist: $350 value

Note: art supplies and tools will be provided by Heijeu Arts, unless very specialized.

Sponsors

Mike & Karel Helgeson

The St. Cloud Morning Optimist Club

The St. Cloud Noon Optimist Club

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Central MN Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Activities that are:

  • Accessible to all ages – families with young children through seniors

  • Drop-in format – participants can join anytime during the 3-hour event

  • Culturally responsive – honoring the significance of Juneteenth

  • Outdoor-friendly – weather-appropriate (with backup plan for rain)

  • High-capacity – able to serve many participants throughout the afternoon

  • Celebratory – joyful, community-building, fun!

Examples of past successful activities:

  • Collaborative mural painting

  • Button-making or badge design

  • African-inspired pattern/textile design

  • Portrait drawing stations

  • Percussion/drumming circles

  • Dance workshops

  • Spoken word/poetry activities

  • Freedom flag creation

  • Community banner-making

WHAT HEIJEU ARTS PROVIDES

✓ All art supplies and materials (based on your proposal)
✓ Table(s), tent/shade structure if needed
✓ Setup and breakdown support
✓ Promotional support (your activity listed on event materials)
✓ Event coordination and logistics
✓ $250 artist stipend

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

Proposal should include:

  1. Activity description – What will participants do/create?

  2. Materials list – What supplies do you need? (Don't price it out—just list everything)

  3. Space requirements – How many tables? Tent? Floor space? Electrical access?

  4. Capacity – How many people can participate at once? Throughout the event?

  5. Age range – Best suited for which ages? (Or all ages?)

  6. Cultural connection – How does your activity honor Juneteenth and the celebration of freedom?

  7. Backup plan – What if it rains or is very hot?

Plus:

  • Brief artist bio (2-3 sentences)

  • Photos/examples of similar work (if available)

  • Contact information

HOW TO APPLY

Submit your proposal to:
 Email: info@heijeuarts.org
Subject line: "Juneteenth Artist Proposal – [Your Name]"