Target Audience

• LGBTQIA+ community members of all ages, families, and allies.
• Plant enthusiasts and nature lovers.
• Guests seeking a visually stunning and inclusive experience.

Key Objectives for your Pride Garden Showcase

1. Capture the Spirit of Pride: Create artistic displays that emphasize diversity, inclusivity, and self-expression, capturing the vibrant spirit of Pride.
2. Showcase the Beauty of Plants: Highlight the natural beauty of plants and flowers, emphasizing their vibrant colors, delicate textures, and unique forms. Create visually striking displays that showcase the resilience and interconnectedness of nature.
3. Engage and Inspire: Design displays that engage and inspire guests. Consider incorporating sensory elements like touchable textures, aromatic scents, or captivating sounds. Aim to spark curiosity, wonder, and a sense of connection with nature.

Creative Considerations

1. LGBTQIA+ Representation: Incorporate symbolic elements, colors, and imagery that celebrate the diversity of the LGBTQIA+ community. Showcase the inclusivity and empowerment that the community represents. Consider incorporating pride flags, rainbows, and other symbols of inclusivity and empowerment.
2. Plant Symbolism: Explore the symbolism of different plants and flowers, utilizing them to convey messages of growth, resilience, unity, and acceptance. Consider how various species can tell stories and evoke emotions.
3. Interactive Elements: Create displays that invite guest engagement and participation. Incorporate interactive elements that allow guests to touch, smell, or interact with the displays, fostering a deeper connection with the natural world.
4. Sustainable Materials: Utilize sustainable and eco-friendly materials wherever possible, minimizing waste and promoting environmental consciousness. Consider repurposing materials or incorporating recyclable elements in your displays.
5. Family-Friendly: Create displays suitable for all ages, promoting a family-friendly atmosphere that encourages inclusivity. Consider incorporating elements to engage and captivate guests of varying ages, ensuring everyone can enjoy and appreciate your display. Strive to create a welcoming environment where people of all ages can explore and celebrate together, fostering a sense of unity and shared experiences.
6. Display Sizes: Consider the display size when planning and designing your installation. The minimum recommended size is 3' x 3' to ensure visibility and impact. However, displays can range up to 9’ x 9’ depending on the location and available space. Consider the scale of the venue and the surrounding environment when determining the optimal size for your display, ensuring that it appropriately fills the space and engages viewers effectively.

Deliverables

1. Conceptual Designs: Provide sketches, mood boards, or digital representations of your proposed displays, showcasing the overall vision, color schemes, and key elements.
2. Material and Plant Selection: Outline the specific plants, flowers, and materials you plan to use, ensuring they align with the event's theme and are readily available.
3. Installation Plan: Provide a detailed plan for the installation process, including timelines, equipment requirements, and coordination with event organizers and other creatives.
4. Budget: Provide a detailed budget breakdown for the proposed displays, including costs for materials, labor, transportation, and any additional expenses.

Creative Stipend

Each artist selected to participate in the Blooming with Pride event will receive a creative stipend to offset the costs of creating their displays. The stipend will be disbursed in two installments: an initial payment upon confirmation of participation and a final payment upon successful completion and installation of the display. We believe this stipend will empower participants to showcase their artistic expertise and contribute to the event’s overall splendor, fostering an atmosphere of excellence and innovation.

• Stipend Breakdown
  • 3’ x 3’ Display: $2,000 ($500 for labor, $1,500 for supplies)
  • 5’ x 5’ Display: $4,000 ($1,000 for labor, $3,000 for supplies)
  • 9’ x 9’ Display: $6,000 ($1,500 for labor, $4,500 for supplies)