Call for Artists

Free the People

A Traveling Auditory Art Exhibit Curated by the University of Streets & Corners
In Conjunction with Granny’s Wisdom

The University of Streets & Corners invites visual artists, muralists, illustrators, and multidisciplinary creators to submit work for Free the People, a traveling auditory art exhibit exploring the collective frustrations, resilience, and voices of the people in today’s political, social, and economic climate.

This exhibit centers lived experience as truth and art as a vehicle for liberation. Artists are encouraged to confront systems, question narratives, and speak honestly about the pressures faced by everyday people while envisioning pathways toward freedom.

Theme

Free the People asks artists to interpret and express the emotional weight, resistance, hope, and unrest felt by the masses. Submissions should address themes such as systemic inequality, economic pressure, cultural identity, political fatigue, generational struggle, and the pursuit of liberation.

Artwork should prominently feature red tones, symbolizing urgency, resistance, sacrifice, and power. Artists are strongly encouraged to incorporate Granny’s Wisdom as a visual language within their work, using the lettering to hide messages, embed meaning, or encode truth beneath the surface.

Artist Opportunity

Artists selected for the exhibit will receive a no cost commercial license to use Granny’s Wisdom for future commissioned artworks. This license allows artists to legally integrate the script into commissioned client work as part of their creative practice.

In exchange, participating artists agree to submit one original artwork for inclusion in the traveling exhibit.

In addition, exhibit attendees will be encouraged to commission artwork directly from participating artists, creating ongoing opportunities for exposure, income, and creative collaboration beyond the exhibition.

Eligibility

Open to emerging and established artists working in
Visual art
Illustration
Mural design
Mixed media
Symbolic or text based work
Multidisciplinary practices

Artists must be able to submit work that aligns with the exhibit theme and visual direction.

Submission Guidelines

Artists should submit
A brief artist statement
One proposed artwork or concept
Portfolio samples or social media links
Confirmation of willingness to incorporate Granny’s Wisdom

Final artwork specifications and delivery details will be shared upon selection.

About the Exhibit

Free the People is a traveling auditory and visual experience designed for museums, galleries, cultural spaces, and community venues. The exhibit pairs powerful visuals with soundscapes and narrative elements to immerse audiences in the stories, frustrations, and hopes of the people.

This project is part of the broader mission of the University of Streets & Corners to honor lived experience as education and to empower artists as cultural educators.

Call to Action

Artists interested in participating are invited to submit their work and become part of a growing movement that uses art to educate, provoke, and liberate.

Submit your work. Hide your message. Free the people.

The University of Streets & Corners

Turn Your Business Into Culture

Be part of the exhibition that transforms your city’s voice into an immersive experience of sound, art, and emotion.

WHAT THIS IS

Through music, visual art, and immersive environments, audiences move through a journey from tension to release. Every installation is shaped by the city it lives in.

As a Red Sponsor, your business becomes part of that story.

Not advertised.
Embedded.

1. CUSTOM ARTWORK FEATURING YOUR BUSINESS

Your business is transformed into a one of one visual piece using the Granny’s Wisdom script.

Your name is hidden inside the artwork.
Customers don’t just see it.
They discover it.

This creates:

  • curiosity

  • conversation

  • emotional connection

2. MUSIC CURATED FOR YOUR BUSINESS

Sound shapes behavior.

You receive curated music from our Laborations to control the energy of your space:

  • restaurants feel more alive

  • retail feels more engaging

  • gyms feel more intense

Your business becomes part of the same sound ecosystem as the exhibition.

3. EXHIBITION TICKET ACCESS

You receive tickets to premium exhibition experiences.

Use them to:

  • reward customers

  • host clients

  • build community

This turns your business into a gateway to culture.

4. LICENSE TO SELL GRANNY’S WISDOM PRODUCTS

You gain access to sell exclusive merchandise using the Granny’s Wisdom script.

This allows your business to:

  • create unique products

  • generate additional revenue

  • offer something no competitor has

5. FEATURED IN THE CITY STORY

Inside the exhibition, your business is placed within the artistic narrative of the city.

You are not just listed.

You are positioned as part of what makes the city move.

WHY THIS WORKS

Traditional marketing interrupts.

This integrates.

Customers don’t feel sold to.
They feel connected.

They take pictures.
They share.
They bring others.

Your business becomes:

  • a talking point

  • a destination

  • a part of the culture

WHY BUSINESSES SAY YES

CALL TO ACTION

Headline:
Your City Is Speaking. Be Part Of It.

Button:
Secure Your Sponsorship

Upgrade Your Presence

Turn your custom artwork into a large scale mural inside your business.

This creates:

instant visual impact

social media attraction

a physical landmark tied to the exhibition

Sound Designed For Your Space

Music from the Laboration tailored to your environment.

Not playlists.
Energy control.

• Slower pace for dining
• High energy for retail
• Focus for daytime traffic
• Vibe for night hours

We Embed Your brand inside an ecosystem where sound, art, and lived experience collide

Choose Your Level of Cultural Placement

Local

RED

  • One Original Custom Artwork with business name hidden inside a Granny’s Wisdom

  • You are officially part of the ecosystem.

    • Sponsor network placement
    • Invitations to private events
    • Tickets for your customers or team

$5K

Your business becomes a cultural destination.

This is where most businesses start.
Where customers feel the difference.

Regional

GOLD

  • Deeper integration into storytelling

    Stronger Visual Presence

  • Multi-location artwork or mural

  • Your brand appears in visuals, media, and documentation.

    Private Event Access
    Host your clients inside the experience.

$15K-50K

Own a piece of the experience.

This is for brands ready to be seen across a region, not just one location.

International

BLACK

  • A defining force in the exhibition

  • A brand embedded across cities

  • A name attached to the movement

  • Multi Region Integration

  • Recognition through Storytelling

  • Direct Access to Artists and Culture

50K-250K

Become part of culture at scale.

This is not visibility.
This is legacy positioning.

Each city features a limited number of businesses.

Once placements are filled, they are closed.

Early sponsors receive:

priority placement

stronger visibility

first access to future opportunities

GYMS

Boutiques

Tattoo Parlors

Studios

Restaurants

Credit Unions

Breweries

Salons

Agencies

Any business that wants to:

stand out in their city

attract attention organically

connect emotionally with customers

Whether you are:

Artists seeking placement
Sponsors seeking cultural alignment
Museums seeking immersive programming
Communities seeking expression

There is a place for you inside this institution.
Welcome to the University of Streets & Corners.

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