Playland has launched its #PlaylandArt initiative, calling on the community and all artists to make their mark on the park with its two first installments: an open call for Asphalt Artists and a community-wide Dragon Coaster Art Contest. The artwork will be displayed throughout the site during the 2024 season.
- Calling On the Community for the Dragon Coaster Art Contest (Submission Deadline by March 15, 2024) – The Dragon Coaster will ring in its 95th year in 2024 and Playland is honoring its milestone by calling all local and community artists of all ages (and talent levels too) to share their own creative impressions of the iconic and beloved Dragon Coaster, whether it’s a drawing, painting, photo, video, sculpture, or any other multi-media artform. The submission deadline is March 15, 2024 and the winner will be announced on The Dragon Coaster’s 95th birthday celebration, July 20, 2024. Winners will be selected based on three age groups children (up to 9 years old), youth (10 – 18 years old), and adult (19+):
- First place prize winners – 5-year Season Pass
- Second place prize winners – 2-year Season Pass
- Third place prize winners – 1 year Season Pass
- Open Call for Professional Asphalt Artists (Submission Deadline by February 29, 2024) – Artists can make their own mark on Playland’s picturesque waterfront property by enhancing the entry pathways. Applications are due by February 29, 2024 with required samples of work with links to one’s portfolio and social media profiles and selected artists will receive up to $5,000. For submissions, please email ART@playland.com with the subject line “Asphalt Art.”
For more information and details on winning prizes visit playland.com. Submissions (or a picture of the work) should be emailed to ART@playland.com with the subject line “Dragon Art Contest.”
Playland opens for the season on Saturday, May 18, 2024.
