Texas A&M International University- Submission Form

Deadline: Sunday, December 7, 2025, at 11:59 PM CST

Thank you for your interest in helping create a more vibrant Laredo. Please read the instructions carefully and follow all directions to ensure your submission includes the required information. Incomplete submissions will be ineligible for consideration.

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Section 1: Contact Information

Name(Required)

First Last

Phone(Required)

We ask for a phone number just in case we can’t reach you by email.

Which year are you in?(Required)

Freshman (Year-1)

Sophomore (Year-2)

Junior (Year-3)

Senior (Year-4)

Graduate | Masters

Doctorate

Other

If your project is selected, a W-9 form will be required to receive funds. Applicants under 18 must have a parent or guardian complete the form.

What district do you live in?(Required)

District 1

District 2

District 3

District 4

District 5

District 6

District 7

District 8

I don't know

Please select one, if you don't know please fill out your address below.

Address(Required)

Street Address City State ZIP / Postal Code

Please enter your student/dusty email address(Required)

It is your responsibility to ensure all information is spelled correctly. We may not be able to contact you if your details are entered incorrectly.

Section 2: Project Details

Multiple designs allowed per project = 1 Submission file

1. Title of your artwork or writing(Required)

(If none, please enter N/A)

2. What is your Project Theme?(Required)

Mental Health & Wellness

Education, Learning, Reading or Storytelling

Motivation, Encouraging, & Positivity

Sports & Teamwork

Cultural Heritage & Local Pride

Environment & Sustainability

Playful and Whimsical

Holiday & Seasonal

Other

For more details, we encourage artists to view our design prompt on the Public Arts webpage.

3. What project are you submitting?(Required)

Footnotes: A Literal Story Walk Sidewalk Poetry– $200 (for selected writing)

Jumpstart Creativity: Ground Hopscotch Murals- – $400 (for selected design)

Mini Gallery Posts – $400 (for selected design)

Select one project to submit. If you’d like to participate in other projects, please fill out a separate form for each.

4. Submission Type:(Required)

Mini-Post Design (Schematics)

Mini Gallery Artwork

Mini-Gallery Post Size(Required)

I confirm that my submission includes accurate measurements and dimensions to provide all necessary details for clearance and display of artwork, within the maximum allowed dimensions.

24” (W) x 24” (H) x 15” (D)

5. What medium are you submitting?(Required)

2-D Art (drawing, embroidery, painting, printmaking, photography, etc.)

3D Art (ceramics, crochet, papier-mâché, 3-D printing, sculpture etc.)

If you are submitting multiple artworks select all that apply.

Artwork Size(Required)

I confirm that my artwork does not exceed the maximum dimensions.

24” (W) x 24” (H) x 15” (D)

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4. Which medium best describes your utility cabinet design?(Required)

Collage

Digital Art

Drawing

Painting

Photography

Printmaking

Other

Select all that apply

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Provide a brief description(Required)

4. Artist Statement(Required)

Maximum 300 words: Describe your artwork, your inspiration, or why you hope to have it featured on display.

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5. Artist Statement(Required)

Maximum 300 words: Describe your artwork, your inspiration, and why you hope to have it featured on display.

6. Artist Statement(Required)

Maximum 300 words: Describe your artwork, your inspiration, and why you hope to have it featured on display.

4. How many poems, stories, or quotes are you submitting?(Required)

One

More than one

5. Writing Submission(Required)

Maximum 300 words. Include your poem, short story, or quote. Be sure to add the author's name and the year.

5. Submit Your Writing File(Required)

Accepted file types: pdf, docx, Max. file size: 800 MB.

Label each submission with type and title, include the author's name and year, and submit all entries in one file. Maximum 300 words or 1,000 characters per piece.

5. Upload Your Artwork(s) or Design(s)(Required)

Accepted file types: pdf, docx, Max. file size: 800 MB.

One submission per project, include all your designs for that project in one file.

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6. Upload Your Artwork(s) or Design(s)(Required)

Accepted file types: pdf, docx, Max. file size: 800 MB.

One submission per project, include all your designs for that project in one file.

7. Upload Your Artwork(s) or Design(s)(Required)

Accepted file types: pdf, docx, Max. file size: 800 MB.

One submission per project, include all your designs for that project in one file.

Section 3: Consent Agreements

Acknowledgment(Required)

I confirm that I’ve reviewed the project guidelines, eligibility requirements, and design specifications suitable for public viewing, provided on the Laredo Public Arts website, and that my submission complies with the AI usage disclaimer.

Incomplete or noncompliant submissions may be deemed ineligible.

Consent(Required)

I agree to the privacy policy.

By checking this box, I confirm that I understand my submission may be used to create public art in Laredo. My personal information will be kept confidential and will not be shared, sold, or released to any third party.

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