NEVADAN COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER ASSOCIATION CALL FOR PROPOSALS

Artists presenting vaccine information

In recognition of the importance of the Silver State’s community of artists, Nevada artists are invited to apply to be chosen to create artworks that are unique, accurate and will serve to increase vaccine awareness. Selected artists will then create artwork such as visual art, comics, songs, and other culturally relevant formats that speak to underserved rural and urban communities

Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties, in partnership with Immunize Nevada and Nevada Community Health Worker Association, is offering $2,000 each in awards to artists who can help get messages about the benefits of all vaccines to Nevada residents. The goal is creation of artworks promoting public health and safety messages about the benefits of vaccinations.

For Accurate Vaccine Facts: For routine (non-COVID-19) vaccine information, visit the Immunize Nevada website and hover over the ‘Caregivers and Families’ tab for information related to vaccine preventable disease, along with safety and efficacy information.

https://www.immunizenevada.org/

For COVID-19 Vaccine Information: For COVID-19 vaccine information visit Immunize Nevada’s NVCOVIDFighter.org site and select any one of the many resources that speak to COVID-19 vaccine safety and efficacy.

Artworks will visibly demonstrate positivity and trust in vaccines with messages that:

Emphasize vaccine safety and effectiveness

Champion access to the vaccines

Nevada artists  are invited to propose artwork that meet the goals outlined above.  $2,000 each will be awarded to artists, with new winning works announced on a regular basis from 2022 through 2024. These artworks will be distributed on social media and through flyers, posters, etc.

Selected works will be translated into Spanish and possibly other languages in addition to English and Spanish. We would love to see YOUR language in your submissions.

• Eight recipients will be selected and awarded $2,000 to create unique, accurate art to increase vaccine awareness in culturally competent media
• Each proposed project length must not exceed 50 hours of work to ensure fair compensation
• One page application plus portfolio items will be used in the selection process

ELIGIBILITY

This competition is open to all artists age 18 and up living in Nevada. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to complete the project as proposed, agree to the available award, and comply with the stated project timeline.

SELECTION CRITERIA & PROCESS

A selection committee will review all eligible submissions using the criteria listed below.

• Design originality, quality, and visual appeal
• Positive messages about vaccines presented in an engaging way (see messages above)
• Compliance with guidelines for submission
• Message Clarity and Accuracy
• Reproducibility
• Cultural competence

QUESTIONS

All project questions can be submitted via email to quest@hcclsc.org

APPLICATION LINK and DEADLINE

Please complete and submit applications at the following link

PROJECT TIMELINE

• Request for Proposals Issued: May 18, 2022
• First Applications Extended: June 12, 2023
• Second and Third
• Submissions Reviewed: As submitted

Artwork Completed within 6-months of award  *Note on your application if you would like to be notified of future calls for artists.