Creative Pinellas is excited to manage the 2024 Artist Call on behalf of The Tampa Bay Rays for “The Rays Artist Series,” with the goal of selecting six Tampa Bay and surrounding area artists to create a welcoming art gallery experience for fans at Tropicana Field. The Rays Artist Series supports Artists to become part of The Rays artistic family.
Each Artist chosen for this project will create an original work around a sports theme that will be reproduced by The Rays on a large scale (typically 72” x 72”) canvas. Artists are invited to think of all the creative ways that the themes may be depicted, including artwork that goes beyond depicting players in a literal manner.
After Artists are selected, The Rays will work directly with the Artists to develop their artwork and to see it transferred into the final print version.
Commission Details: Each Artist chosen for this project will receive $1,500 for their original artwork. Additionally, they will receive access to a suite at a Rays game and will have their work promoted nationally and internationally on The Rays website and through social media. Due to the nature of this commissioned project, The Rays will own the copyright to the work. The Artist will retain the right to show the work in their portfolio and as part of their personal marketing efforts.
Who May Apply? Artists, designers, and illustrators from Charlotte, Citrus, Hernando, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pinellas, Pasco, Polk, and Sarasota counties of Florida are invited to apply. All applicants must live annually within the 9 Florida counties for at least 6 months + one day. If you have been selected as an Artist for a Rays Artist Series in the past, we ask that you forgo applying for this round.
Each eligible application submitted during the application period will be reviewed. A panel made up of an Artist and representatives from The Rays will select the chosen Artists.
Tampa Bay Rays Artist Series
Creative Pinellas is excited to manage the 2024 Artist Call on behalf of The Tampa Bay Rays for “The Rays Artist Series,” with the goal of selecting six Tampa Bay and surrounding area artists to create a welcoming art gallery experience for fans at Tropicana Field. The Rays Artist Series supports Artists to become part of The Rays artistic family.
Each Artist chosen for this project will create an original work around a sports theme that will be reproduced by The Rays on a large scale (typically 72” x 72”) canvas. Artists are invited to think of all the creative ways that the themes may be depicted, including artwork that goes beyond depicting players in a literal manner.
After Artists are selected, The Rays will work directly with the Artists to develop their artwork and to see it transferred into the final print version.
Commission Details: Each Artist chosen for this project will receive $1,500 for their original artwork. Additionally, they will receive access to a suite at a Rays game and will have their work promoted nationally and internationally on The Rays website and through social media. Due to the nature of this commissioned project, The Rays will own the copyright to the work. The Artist will retain the right to show the work in their portfolio and as part of their personal marketing efforts.
Who May Apply? Artists, designers, and illustrators from Charlotte, Citrus, Hernando, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pinellas, Pasco, Polk, and Sarasota counties of Florida are invited to apply. All applicants must live annually within the 9 Florida counties for at least 6 months + one day. If you have been selected as an Artist for a Rays Artist Series in the past, we ask that you forgo applying for this round.
Each eligible application submitted during the application period will be reviewed. A panel made up of an Artist and representatives from The Rays will select the chosen Artists.