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Coppell Public Art Exhibit
http://www.coppellartscouncil.org

Entry Deadline: 6/3/22
Application Closed

Entry Fee (Entry): $15.00
Work Sample Requirements
Images | Minimum:Min. 1, Maximum:Max. 3
Total Samples | Minimum:Min. 1, Maximum:Max. 3
Call Type: Public Art
Eligibility: Regional
State: Texas
Event Dates: 6/30/22 - 6/30/24
Budget: $1800

Open to Artists from Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona, Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Louisianna and Mississippi  that are 18 years of age or older.  CAC will award a stipend to up to 10 professional sculptures that are appropriate for public viewing and supports the family / community oriented values of Coppell.  Sculptures are owned by the artist and are loaned to the exhibit for a two year period.  CAC is conducting fundraising to purchase a sculpture and gift to the town.  All sculptures musts be safe for a public setting and made of materials that can withstand the harsh Texas weather and not require any maintenance.  The honorarium is $1,800 dollars with an additional $500 awarded to the People’s Choice.  Due to the scale and openness of the park large, monumental sculptures are encouraged.

·        Artist are to provide all fasteners and other hardware to attach artwork to concrete pads.  The City of Coppell will provide a lift and additional labor to help place the sculpture and install fasteners.  Any installation equipment required beyond a fork lift will need to be supplied by the artist.

·        The artist may list the work as for sale while on exhibit.  CAC will receive a 20% commission for any works sold during the exhibition.

·        The artist is responsible for delivering the work to site during the installation periods of June 15, 2022 through July 15 , 2022.  The Artist must pick-up art work  June 15, 2024 through July 15 , 2024.  Early pick-up of work is not permitted unless a sculpture is sold and then the artist has the option to replace with another sculpture approved by the Coppell Arts Council.

·        During the period of exhibition the artwork will be covered by the City of Coppell’s Insurance policy.  The artist will be responsible for the works prior to the anchor bolts / fasteners being installed and after the anchor bolts / fasteners are removed.

·        Sculpture pad size is 8” thick concrete,  4’ X 4’ square .  All installations must be able to be anchored to a pad meeting these requirements. At the discretion of CAC 1-2 sculptures requiring up to an 8' x 8' concrete pad may be selected for substantial works. 

·        The artist must deliver the selected sculpture, no substitutions are allowed.  If a concept is submitted to the jury the built sculpture must be delivered within the required time frame and be identical to the proposed concept.

·        Juried sculpture selection process is used and the selections of the jury are final.

·        Submissions are evaluated on artistic merit, public safety, appropriateness, durability in the outdoors and creativity.

·       Artists working in mixed media, stone, brass and metal are encouraged to apply.

 The Coppell Arts Council will host an evening art stroll October 15, 2022.  All participating artists are encouraged to attend and will be provided two VIP tickets to the event.

Application Requirements

Submit up to 2 photos of work to be considered for installation.

Eligibility Criteria

Open to Artists from Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona, Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Louisianna and Mississippi  that are 18 years of age or older.