Coverings (coverings.com), the largest international tile and stone show in North America, has partnered with the City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs to develop a student competition that will create three artistic public benches for the City of Atlanta.
The competition is accepting submissions through March 1, 2018, 11:59 pm, and is open to any Atlanta-area graduate and undergraduate students who are currently enrolled in an interior design, architecture or studio arts program. Three winning structures will receive cash prizes and be built for display at Coverings 2018 from May 8-11, 2018. Winning structures will be placed in a park in Atlanta following the show.
“Our partnership with the City of Atlanta gives us the opportunity to highlight the unique perspective of students, while showcasing the impact that tile artistry can have on a community” said Jennifer Hoff, president of Taffy Events, the management company for Coverings. “We’re thrilled to return to Atlanta for the first time in five years this May and to further build relationships with local students and communities through this competition.”
Designs which consider utilitarian aesthetics and serve a dual purpose as both an object that can be used and an artwork to observe will be given priority. Submitted projects should also incorporate the following key criteria:
- Encourage community togetherness and engagement
- Showcase the versatility of tile
- Highlight the vibrancy of Atlanta
- Provide a sense of pride
For further detail on all project requirements and submission format, visit the online Submission Page. To learn more about Coverings 2018, visit coverings.com.