Captivating Capital One Arena curated art

Article posted by Coliseum, April 29^th, 2025

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The Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE) has partnered with Sports & The Arts to acquire original artworks for the ‘District Arts Collection’, a curated collection that will adorn the innovative new Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., US.

‘MONUMENTAL’ stated that this collection will be a one-of-a-kind, museum-quality art collection that celebrates the National Hockey League (NHL) team Washington Capitals, the National Basketball Association (NBA) team Washington Wizards and the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) team Washington Mystics through originally commissioned artworks created by the DMV Region (the Washington Metropolitan area) artists. If one is eager to help shape the epicenter of sports and entertainment in the United States capital and redefine the fan experience for the next generation, apply now!

Washington, D.C., (US)-based the Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE) is America’s leading sports and entertainment family. Its people, players, teams, and events bring excitement and joy to millions. They invest and innovate to consistently raise the game so that they can deliver extraordinary experiences that will inspire and unite the community, the fans and the people.

The Sports & The Arts (SATA) specializes in curating large-scale art installations that capture the energy, history and culture of the sports and the entertainment venues. With extensive experience in project management and artist sourcing the SATA creates storytelling through visual art as they create immersive environments that celebrate the teams, the athletes and the iconic moments. Their expertise spans from conceptual design to installation ensuring that each piece aligns with the venue’s identity and enhances the fan experience. By integrating diverse artistic styles, innovative materials and interactive elements the Sports & The Arts transforms the arenas and the stadiums into dynamic cultural spaces that inspire and engage the audiences.

The 20,356-capacity Capital One Arena is an indoor arena in Washington, D.C. (US). Located in the Chinatown section of the larger Penn Quarter neighborhood the arena sits atop the Gallery Place Rapid Transit Station of the Washington Metro.

Application Process

‘MONUMENTAL’ further stated that the local artists and the muralists of all levels and experience who are interested in being considered should submit the following via a single PDF to the DistrictArts@monumentalsports.com:

Short bio;
Curriculum vitae (CV);
Headshot;
Up to 10 sample images of artistic pieces indicative of the style of their work; and
Any other relevant information.

The PDF submissions should be no larger than 10 MB and are due by May 9^th, 2025.

Upon selection the artists will be notified and commissioned for original works commencing this Summer. All the artists will be paid for their work and completed projects will be integrated into the Capital One Arena throughout the various phases of construction over the next three years.

In addition, the artists will receive promotion by both MSE and Sports & The Arts through social media and other yet to be determined events.

Desired Artwork

The following mediums will be considered:

Paintings (oils, acrylic, watercolor, and mixed media);
Sketches/Drawings (pen and ink, charcoal and pastels);
Mixed Media (found objects, digital, assemblage, and collage);
Textiles;
Sculptures;
Murals;
Digital Art/Graphic Arts; and
Photography.

Submission Timeline

May 9^th, 2025 – Deadline for Submissions and;
May 30^th, 2025 – Artists Notified.

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