Bostik and Artaic Innovative Mosaic Host Mosaic Mural Design Competition

Bostik Inc., a manufacturer of specialty adhesives and installation systems for building construction materials, and Artaic Innovative Mosaic, creator of architecturally compelling mosaics using its patented American robotic production, have announced more news about their upcoming “Design ‘N Gather (DNG)” Mosaic Mural Design Competition.

According to Scott Banda, director of Marketing of Bostik’s Consumer and Construction Business Unit, “The winning one-of-a-kind mosaic masterpiece will be produced and then, permanently installed as a 20- by 8-foot backlit wall at Wet Republic, MGM Grand Las Vegas’ poolside bar and patio area. It will first be unveiled May 5 during HD Expo at Bostik’s Hospitality Pavilion at the “Party by the Pool, the exposition’s poolside celebration.

“There is still time to register,” Banda continues. “Already, some of the world’s top designers have submitted designs to portray our requested theme, which must depict the energy, life and essence of Las Vegas. In addition to the Grand Prize, which will be a free trip for two to Paris, the 10 top finalists will receive many terrific prizes, as well.”

Designs from the top 10 finalists will be on display at the “Bostik Gallery Lounge” at HD Expo ‘16, the premier hospitality design tradeshow held at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, May 4-6 of this year.

From there, the gallery of finalists will then move to AIA Convention 2016 in Philadelphia, May 19-21, a global architectural trade event, which features more than 170,000 square feet of booths, galleries and highly attended architectural continuing education credits (CEU) presentations. “The winners’ mosaic design work will be seen at both events, and highly publicized globally,” Banda states.

Those entering the contest by tendering their unique mosaic designs will be eligible to win a plethora of exciting prizes.

THE FIRST 50 ENTRANTS WILL RECEIVE:

• IP ticket to HD Expo’s Party by the Pool (Value: $100; 1 per entrant).
• Personal Tour of Artaic facilities with founder and CEO Ted Acworth, during their next visit to Boston.

TOP TEN FINALISTS WILL RECEIVE:

• Decorative trophy mosaic panel of their design (approximately 1 by 2 feet) suitable for hanging on an office wall.
• Major press coverage throughout 2016 in various industry publications and online portals.
• Extra tickets for HD Expo’s Party by the Pool (Value: $100 per ticket … three tickets per finalist).

TOP THREE FINALISTS WILL RECEIVE:

• Free round-trip airfare to HD Expo in Las Vegas. (Value: $500).
• Plus all of the aforementioned items that the top 10 finalists receive.

WINNER WILL RECEIVE:

• Free trip for two to Paris, France (Value: $5000).
• Free trip to HD Expo in Las Vegas (Value: up to $1000 including airfare, hotel and more).
• Extra tickets for HD Expo’s Party by the Pool (Value: $100 per ticket—five tickets).
• Major publicity and press coverage re: HD Expo.
• Plus all of the aforementioned items that the top 10 finalists receive.

“Today’s top hospitality designers are referring to Dimension as ‘another great design element,’” concludes Scott Banda. “We know creative mosaic tile designs for hospitality installations are increasing in popularity. That’s why designers are insisting upon Dimension RapidCure Grout. Using this as the last step of the mosaic installation process ensures that outstanding, robotic productions by Artaic will not only be stunning … they will also last for decade after decade. We are looking for the best, most innovative, ultra-creative designs for our upcoming competition.”