Call to Artists! Iron Artists Event: Decorate Bike Helmets for the Big Race In partnership with City of Tacoma, Tacoma Art Museum is seeking local talented mixed media artists to participate in a bicycle helmet decorating contest. The bicycle helmets must remain functional while being dynamic and eye catching. The event will held at Tacoma Art Museum on August 17 from 11 am to 3 pm during the Best of the Northwest Summer Festival. Participating artists will receive a bicycle helmet to decorate, an assortment of mixed media supplies, receive $20 of credit at Tinkertopia, and an honorarium of $50 for participating. During the event there will be a ballot box for people to vote for their favorite helmet. At 3 pm the first, second, and third place winners will be announced. After the festival, the helmets will be on display through September 21 at Tacoma Art Museum in the Community Art Space. On September 22 during the Dome to Defiance Sunday Parkways bicycling event the helmets will be worn by special guests. Individuals and teams can participate though space is limited. To participate, e-mail JProehl@TacomaArtMuseum.org and include your team name, contact information, and helmet decoration concept. Iron Artist participants will be selected based on the creativity and feasibility of their ideas. All are welcome to cheer on the Iron Artists as they turn helmets into art and then vote for your favorite helmet during the Best of the Northwest Summer Festival. During the festival enjoy an array of art experiences in different media: create landscapes with watercolors, sketch a still life, or collaborate in an immersive, multi-media art project. Museum admission and activities free 10 am to 5 pm. If you have additional questions please e-mail JProehl@TacomaArtMuseum.org. Lisa Terry | TACOMA ART MUSEUM Public Relations and Communications Manager 253.272.4258 x3047