UNDERGROUND SOUND x ART ON THE AVE 2026 ARTIST CALL
Underground Sound is partnering with the 6th Avenue Business District to select the official August 2026 cover artist for the Underground Sound zine in celebration of Art on the Ave.
The selected artist will have their artwork featured on the cover of the August issue and on limited-edition merchandise.
ART GUIDELINES:
Art on the Ave has long represented creativity, community, connection, self-expression, music, local culture, and the unique spirit of Tacoma’s 6th Avenue district.
We invite artists to interpret this feeling in their own unique way.
As an artist:
What does Art on the Ave represent to you?
How would you visually express the energy, creativity, and community spirit of the Ave?
Literal or abstract interpretations are welcome.
GRAND PRIZE ARTIST RECEIVES:
Featured cover artist placement on the August issue of Underground Sound
$150 artist payment
Profit share from T-shirt sales
Recognition through Underground Sound and 6th Ave Business District social channels
Artist spotlight on the 6th Avenue Business District website
Opportunity to showcase artwork within the Underground Sound booth at Art on the Ave 2026
RUNNER-UP ARTISTS:
Additional selected artists may also be featured through limited-edition collaboration merchandise, social media spotlights, booth displays, and artist promotion during the event.
IMPORTANT DATES:
Submission Deadline: June 30, 2026
Selected artists will be notified by mid-July.
Art on the Ave Event Date:
Sunday, August 9, 2026
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Please include:
Artist name
Email address
Phone number
Instagram/social media links
Website
Short artist bio
Artwork submission (file upload)
ARTWORK REQUIREMENTS
High-resolution 300 DPI PNG
Vertical format preferred
Original artwork only (no AI generated or copyrighted material)
TERMS & CONDITIONS
By submitting artwork, the artist confirms that the submission is their original work and grants Underground Sound and Art on the Ave/6th Avenue Business District permission to use the artwork for promotional purposes related to the contest, event marketing, social media, print materials, merchandise, and related publicity.
*Artists retain ownership of their artwork.