This Competition Project is made possible by the generous support of: State of South Carolina Parks, Recreation and Tours; The Mellon Foundation; Town of Hilton Head Island; Beaufort County

Entry Fees per Design Proposal
Schedule
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS 

Essay of Intent addressing the artist(s’) approach to Competition goals and themes; also, why and how the design and creator(s) especially express keen knowledge and relevancy. Required format is a 350-word PDF document, 12point Arial or Calibri font, double-spaced. 

Four 20”x20” Boards, digitally presented with a maximum 20 MB each 

One MP4 Video up to one minute is also permitted as an additional upload but is not required

• Names of persons, firms or schools must not be exposed or apparent on any part of the submitted materials either graphically or in text. 

REGISTRATION FORMS 
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA AND CONSIDERATIONS 

• Creative approaches to expressing the compelling story of Mitchelville’s inhabitants  and their quest for self-determination, citizenship and opportunity 

• Art with the ability to enhance the landscape of Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park  by also offering visitors an interpretive, forward-looking message of ongoing  relevance 

• Art that is appropriately compatible with the geo-environmental context of the Park  

• Art that celebrates and conveys the rich Gullah-Geechee heritage in which  Mitchelville is centered 

• Art that recognizes Michelville citizens’ reliance upon and demonstrated ability to be  proficient stewards of the Low Country’s ecological environment 

• Creative technical attention to form and materials appropriate for public safety and environmental endurance

 JURORS 

LaVerne Wells-Bowie, ACSA DP, Professor Emeritus (Juror / Facilitator) 
Florida A&M University, School of Architecture & Engineering Technology 

Diane Jones Allen, D.Eng., PLA, FASLA, Director/Professor 
Program in Landscape Architecture, University of Texas at Arlington 

Benjamin Crawford, AIA, Principal 
Omniplan Architects 

Steve A. Prince
Director of Engagement and Distinguished Artist in Residence, Muscarelle Museum of Art, William and Mary University

Carmina Sanchez-Del-Valle, Professor, Arch D, RA, ACSA DP 
School of Engineering, Architecture and Aviation, Hampton University