All individual/team artists, school/youth groups, and Non-Profit 501(c)3 entries must fill out the form below and submit their responses in order to be considered for The Orange Show's 37th Annual Houston Art Car Parade & Festival, presented by Team Gillman, April 11-14, 2024.
IF YOU ARE A CORPORATE ENTITY AND WOULD LIKE TO SUBMIT AN ENTRY THAT WILL BE ADVERTISING YOUR BUSINESS, PLEASE DO NOT FILL OUT THIS FORM NOW. You will need to contact Elaine Dillard at elaine@orangeshow.org for information regarding your entry.
Complete 2024 Schedule (subject to change - more events to be added)
Wednesday, April 10 - HACK (Houston Art Car Klub) Welcome to Houston Party
Thursday, April 11 - Sneak Peek at Discovery Green
Friday, April 12 - The Legendary Art Car Ball at The Orange Show
Saturday, April 13 - The 37th Annual Orange Show Art Car Parade along Allen Parkway and downtown Houston
Sunday, April 14 - Awards Ceremony & Brunch at The Orange Show
In addition to filling out the responses below, you will also need to upload 2-5 images of your entry - keeping in mind that these images need to very accurately capture your entry as they will be published in our annual Houston Art Car Parade Program and on our website.
Entry fees are as follows:
- Individual Artist / Team of Artists: $40
- School or Youth Group: $40
- Non-Profit 501(c)3 Organization: Varies based on Annual Budget
- $0-$499,999: $500
- $500,000-$999,999: $1,000
- $1,000,000+: $1,500
If you have any questions about submitting this form or participating in the Houston Art Car Parade please contact our Artist Liaison Rebecca Lowe at artcarentry@orangeshow.org.
Confirmations of acceptance into the 2024 Houston Art Car Parade & Festival will take place on a rolling basis, generally within 10 days business days of your submission. In the event that you are ineligable to participate or if we need more information in order to make a decision, you will be contacted directly. Each entry is evaluated thoroughly to ensure it complies with our rules and regulations, listed below.
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS FEBRUARY 15, 2024