The Hangout in Gulf Shores is known for its world class music festival, dynamic family friendly restaurant and fabulous location on the beautiful white sands as well as their support and promotion of the arts.

Last year The Hangout became the presenting sponsor of the third annual Emerging Artists

Exhibit at the Orange Beach Arts Center (OBAC). In addition, The Hangout, in association with OBAC, is sponsoring a public art competition for visualarts students throughout the Southeast.

College and university students will submit proposals for large scale public art by Oct. 3 with a final detailed design and budget due on Dec. 5th. Judges will be looking for overall artistic quality, conceptualization and innovative use of materials. A $3,000 stipend will be awarded for thechosen design and the work will be on display at The Hangout Music Festival, viewed by thousands of people. 

“We think this is a wonderful opportunity for young artists with initiative.  As an annual competition we envision this event and the Emerging Artists Exhibit becoming highly competitive.  We are very fortunate to have progressive minded businesses such as The Hangout who see the importance of public/private art initiatives,” Juli Jordan, Visiting Artists and Special Exhibits at OBAC.

Interested student can visit the OBAC website (www.orangebeachartcenter.com) and go to Public Art Competition link where they will fine details and guidelines as well as the registration form.