1. Eligibility • The application is open to all artists regardless of experience level, race, gender, sexual orientation, or other protected status. • Artists must be 18 years of age or older, or have parental/guardian consent if under 18. • Artists may submit individual or collaborative proposals. 2. Application Materials • All application materials must be submitted in the specified format by the deadline of May 2nd, 2024. • Incomplete or late submissions may not be considered. 3. Intellectual Property • Artists retain all intellectual property rights to their submitted concepts and designs. • By submitting materials, artists grant Colored Colors, Vineyard Offshore, and Minority Millennials a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use images and descriptions of their proposals for promotional purposes related to the project. • The selected artist will be required to sign a separate agreement outlining the transfer of specific intellectual property rights necessary for the construction and display of the artwork. 4. Selection Process • A panel of representatives from Colored Colors will evaluate all submissions. • Selections will be based on creativity, technical feasibility, educational value, adherence to requirements, and overall alignment with the project's goals. • Decisions of the selection panel are final. 5. Compensation and Budget • There is no fee to apply for this project. • The selected artist/team will receive a stipend of $4000 to cover the costs of design, fabrication, and materials. An additional travel stipend will be negotiated upon selection. • Artists will be responsible for providing a detailed budget as part of their proposal. 6. Project Timeline • The final artwork must be completed and ready for installation and presentation by May 31st, 2024, as mutually agreed upon by the selected artist and the project organizers. Project will be displayed at ‘We Are The Future Summit’ in Nassau Coliseum and then transported to Vineyard Offshores NY offices. 7. Liability • Artists are responsible for ensuring the safety and stability of their designs. • Colored Colors, Vineyard Offshore, and Minority Millennials will not be held liable for any damages or injuries that may occur as a result of the artwork's construction or display. 8. Insurance • The selected artist may be required to obtain appropriate liability insurance for the duration of the artwork's public display. 9. Promotion and Publicity • The selected artist agrees to participate in reasonable promotional activities related to the project, such as interviews, press releases, and events. 10. Modification and Termination • The organizers reserve the right to modify or terminate the project at any time, with reasonable notice to the selected artist. 11. Governing Law • These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of New York. By submitting an application, artists acknowledge and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.