apply to be a subject
If you have been through a life challenge and are ready to celebrate the strength you have found, a contemporary oil painting is a permanent way to mark this courageous moment.
Each tribute painting is a collaboration between artist Danielle Festa and the subject. Meeting up in-person or via Zoom with one-on-one session(s) to get to you and allows for an emotional and personal connection to the painting. You will be shown various Renaissance portraits to decide on as a point of inspiration. Attire is also an important part of Festa's paintings so textiles and fibers may be incorporated. A modelling session will be planned including a photography shoot to capture references.
Aplomb gallery works on securing funds from sponsors and individual supporters in order to give each final painting to each subject at the conclusion of the annual exhibition each summer. Paintings and stories may be included in a book that will be given to each subject as well. Danielle will reach out after your application is received to let you know if this is possible for 2023.
* If your crowdfunding page raises more than you need for the painting, you can choose to go for a larger painting or have remaining funds donated toward other gifted painting(s).
