2027 Winged Feet

Description

2027 Winged Feet Exhibition and Auction

Create a Winged Foot! A Celebration of the Boston Marathon
The Hopkinton Center for the Arts (HCA) and 26.2 Foundation, both 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, invite artists of all ages to submit a proposal for a one-of-a-kind Winged Foot—a public art project celebrating the Boston Marathon and the spirit of Hopkinton!
26 artists will be selected. Each selected artist will transform a blank Winged Foot into an original work of art. The finished pieces will be displayed outdoors on the Hopkinton Town Common from April 9–30, 2027, and then auctioned to benefit HCA and the 26.2 Foundation.
🪽 How It Works
If your proposal is selected:
You'll receive a blank Winged Foot cut from Versatex.
You'll be paired with a local business sponsor, selected at random.
Your sponsor will provide a $250 stipend to help cover your art materials.
Stipends will be paid at the opening reception. If you can't attend, your stipend will be mailed to you.
Your finished Winged Foot will become part of the outdoor public art display and will later be available for auction.
There is NO submission fee! When submitting, please use coupon code MARATHON.
 Let Your Creativity Take Flight!
Each Winged Foot will be approximately 2 feet wide by 3 feet high and will be mounted on a metal pole at approximately eye level.
Your design must be:
Related to the Boston Marathon or the sport of running.
Family-friendly and appropriate for all ages
Weather-resistant and able to withstand outdoor conditions
Original and ready for public display
You can use a variety of outdoor-friendly techniques and materials, including:
Artist-quality acrylic or outdoor paint
Assemblage
Mosaic
Other weather-resistant materials
Important Design Details
Make sure the foot points to the right! All Winged Feet need to face the same direction.
Only one side should be painted with your design. Please paint the back of the foot a solid color.
A metal pole will be attached to the back of the Winged Foot for installation.
Assemblage and mosaic designs must be coated in resin to ensure they are permanent and weather-resistant.
Please make sure your materials and finish can withstand being outdoors. If your Winged Foot arrives and isn't able to withstand the elements, it cannot be accepted and the artist will not receive the $250 stipend.
If your Winged Foot arrives and is not the same as your proposal it cannot be accepted and the artists will not receive the $250 stipend.
Important Dates
January 28, 2027Proposal deadlineSubmit your application and proposed design.
February 5, 2027 Artists notifiedYou'll find out whether your proposal was selected.
February 9–13, 2027Pick up your blank Winged FootPick up at HCA, 98 Hayden Rowe Street, Hopkinton, MA.
Pickup hours:
Weekdays: 9 AM–7 PM
Weekends: 9 AM–2 PM
April 2 9AM-7PM or April 3, 2027 | 9 AM–3 PMFinished artwork drop-offCompleted Winged Feet must be delivered to:
Hopkinton Center for the Arts98 Hayden Rowe StreetHopkinton, MA 01748
Please note: Work cannot be accepted before or after the designated drop-off dates.
For Non-Local Artists
Non-local artists must have their completed Winged Foot received by April 2, 2027 at:
Hopkinton Center for the Arts98 Hayden Rowe StreetHopkinton, MA 01748Attn: Winged Foot
Non-local artists are responsible for:
Shipping costs to and from HCA
Insuring artwork while it is in transit
Packing the artwork in sturdy, reusable packaging
Questions about shipping? Contact Megann at megann@hopartscenter.org.
Weatherproofing Resources
Need help making your artwork ready for the great outdoors?
Sealing acrylic paint:sleekspacedesigns.com/...
Sealing with resin:justresin.com.au/s...
🏃‍♀️ The Finish Line
The Winged Feet will be displayed outdoors on the Hopkinton Town Common April 9–30, 2027.
After the exhibition, the artwork will be auctioned, with proceeds benefiting the Hopkinton Center for the Arts and the 26.2 Foundation.
Ready to make your mark on the Marathon?
Artists of all ages are welcome to apply.26 Winged Feet. $250 material stipend. One incredible community celebration.
There is NO submission fee — use coupon code MARATHON when applying!
Here are some examples from 2024:
Run with strength and encouragement by Jennifer Trendel
A Wicked Good Run by Carl Ristaino

Accessibility: The HCA gallery spaces are fully accessible, and we strive to make the exhibition submission process accessible to all artists. We encourage anyone to enter our open-call exhibitions. If you need any additional information or accommodations to enter, please call the HCA Front Desk at 508-435-9222
About the HCA: Serving individuals of all ages, cultures, and artistic abilities across the MetroWest region, the HCA develops artistic skills, offers outstanding artistic performances and exhibitions, and enables visitors to experience art in all forms. Under one roof, we celebrate art through classes and events in visual art, theater, music, dance, ceramics, writing, and film. 
In 2015 we opened our expanded art center, with a new exhibition space, a 200-seat performance space, and newly renovated classrooms. The Delbridge Family Performance Space and the Lotvin Family Gallery annually present dozens of productions and exhibitions by students and adults, amateurs and professionals. Created in 2011, HCA, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community arts center, fosters and celebrates the creative spirit in everyone.
To submit images of your work, please REGISTER or LOGIN by clicking on the button to the right, above.
Click below for a quick tutorial about how to use this site. If you have trouble with it, you are welcome to contact Megann Filios at megann@hopartscenter.org