Route 66 – The Mother Road, The Main Street of America, The Great American highway.

Route 66 was designated by congress in 1926. Dubbed “The Mother Road” by John Steinbeck, it carried dust bowl farmers to California, soldiers back and forth across the country during World War II and after the war it became the ultimate road trip for individuals and families alike. Motels and tourist stops sprang up all along Route 66’s cross country route – each more unique and eye catching than the last. During its life, it saw several route changes before it was finally decommissioned in 1986. This doesn’t mean that this American icon is gone. There are still sections that you can travel complete with roadside attractions. But even if there was nothing left, Route 66 would still be alive and vibrant in our collective consciousness.

This show is open to all media but there are some requirements. The subject of all entries must be Route 66, whether historical or modern. The artist’s statement must contain the following: information on the subject of your entry – what it is, any historical information, what motivated your subject choice, and if relevant, why you depicited it the way you did.

The artist’s statement is required for your work to be eligible. Please include the dates of your work. If texture or other small elements may be pivotal to the piece, detail shots are encouraged. Eligible entries need to meet all points of the prospectus. If you have any questions regarding the prospectus and its requirements, please send them to edu@ebsqart.com.