A local county has put out a call to artists around the world to help it develop an innovation lab that will house a variety of art forms and installations that encourage community engagement.
The Orange County Public Art Review Board announced that it is seeking artists to develop artwork for a lab located within a multicultural center in the heart of the Pine Hills community.
According to the county, the center will house “vibrant, welcoming spaces for community enrichment, including the Innovation Lab and a Senior Center.”
The county envisions the innovation lab as being an “inspirational maker space for creators of all ages.” The exhibits will help creators “conceive and create” technology-based items and ideas.
“From robotics to virtual reality, there will be a variety of ideation spaces,” according to the county.
Officials say the center will also feature a computer lab, collaboration and training spaces, a virtual reality den, and an idea lab, among other spaces.
The county says any artist is eligible to apply and applications will be accepted through Wednesday, December 27.
For more information on the criteria, or to apply to participate, visit the Orange County’s Innovation Lab webpage.