CALL 
The City of Frisco seeks original, 2-Dimensional artworks by artists from Frisco and the surrounding area for the 21st installment of Art in the Atrium. Art in the Atrium 21 will showcase artistic excellence in the region, encourage public dialogue, understanding and enjoyment of visual art, and promote the City’s cultural initiatives.

Monday, October 18, 2021:  The deadline for accepting submissions to Art in the Atrium 21

Art in the Atrium 21 is scheduled for Monday, November 22, 2021 through Tuesday, March 1, 2022.  

ELIGIBILITY and SUBMISSION 

• All artworks must be original and not infringe on the copyrighted content of any other party.
• Artists may submit one (1) image of original artwork, available for loan Wednesday, November 17, 2021 through Wednesday, March 2, 2022. Exhibited works will be selected by the Public Art Board based on the criteria listed below. Not all submitted artwork may be chosen for the exhibition.
• All artwork must have been created within the past 2 years.
• All artwork must be framed and suitable for hanging with wire securely attached when dropped off on Wednesday, November 17, 2021. Unframed canvases with wire securely attached are acceptable but must have finished edges.
• No 3-dimensional artwork will be considered.
• Photographs submitted must be printed on quality paper at a resolution of at least 300 dpi.
• The maximum artwork size is 60 inches (vertical) x 60 inches (horizontal).
• Submissions will be accepted only through www.callforentry.org. Interested artists must submit the following items on or before Monday, October 18, 2021.
• Current contact information
• An artist statement describing your artistic vision/process

IMAGE FORMAT REQUIREMENTS

1. Submit image in .jpg format. Only submit the image with a minimum of 1200 pixels on the shortest side.
    
2. Include the following annotations:
   a.  Artist’s name 
   b. Title of artwork 
   c. Date of completion 
   d. Medium/Media 
   e. Size in inches: Vertical x Horizontal 
   f. Description that will help the Public Art Board understand your motivation, themes and/or process
   g. Price of artwork, if for sale

SELECTION CRITERIA
All artwork submissions to the City of Frisco’s Art in the Atrium 21 exhibition will be reviewed by the Frisco Public Art Board. All artists will receive written notice of acceptance or rejection of their submission.

Selection criteria includes: 

• Does the artwork comply with the Eligibility and Submission requirements listed above? Failure to follow any of those requirements will result in immediate disqualification from consideration.
• Appropriateness of content as determined by the Public Art Board and the City’s Public Art Administrator.
• Uniqueness and originality
• Visual impact
• Demonstrated excellence of technique

EXHIBITION LOCATIONS and LIMITATIONS 
Placement of artwork is at the sole discretion of the Public Art Board and the Public Art Administrator and will be limited to the following areas inside the George A. Purefoy Municipal Center. Artists may not request that their artworks be moved to another location.  

    First Floor:        Atrium Lobby 
    Second Floor:  Atrium and Stairwell 
    Third Floor:      Atrium and Stairwell 
    Fourth Floor:    Atrium and Stairwell 
    Fifth Floor:       Commons Area 

SALES 
Artwork on display at the George A. Purefoy Municipal Center may be for sale by the artist loaning the artwork provided that any artwork sold remains on display until the conclusion of the exhibition. Early removal may be approved by the Public Art Administrator with prior written consent, but the artist must provide a suitable replacement of similar size without delay.

The artist is responsible for all aspects of the sale. The City of Frisco does not receive a commission on or compensation from the sale of artwork in Art in the Atrium 21. 

PURCHASE FOR PERMANENT COLLECTION 
It is the intent of the City of Frisco to enhance its permanent public art collection through acquisitions. Artwork submitted to Art in the Atrium 21 may be considered by the Public Art Board for purchase into the City of Frisco’s permanent collection. If the City chooses to select an artwork for purchase, a contract will be negotiated between the artist and the City. 

LOAN AGREEMENT 
Selected artists will be required to sign a loan agreement for their artworks. All loan agreements must be signed and delivered with the artwork on Wednesday, November 17, 2021.  Artists under the age of 18 must have the loan agreement signed by a parent or guardian.

SCHEDULE (Subject to Change)

• Wednesday, October 13, 2021, 4 pm:  The deadline for accepting questions for Art in the Atrium 21. All questions should be directed to sross@friscotexas.gov
   
• Monday, October 18, 2021:  The deadline for accepting submissions to Art in the Atrium 21
   
• By Wednesday, November 3, 2021:  Selection process and notification to artists
   
• Wednesday, November 17, 2021 – 10 am to 2 pm, and 4 to 8 pm:  Artists drop off selected artwork, framed and ready to hang, and original signed loan agreement at the George A. Purefoy Municipal Center (6101 Frisco Square Blvd., Frisco, TX 75034), 1st floor Executive Conference Room (Rm C130). Artists are encouraged to keep a copy of the signed agreement for their records. NOTE: This is the only day artwork will be accepted. Shipping artwork to the location is not permitted. If the artist cannot deliver it, please arrange for delivery of the artwork by someone else.
   
• Monday, November 22, 2021:  Exhibition opens
   
• Monday, December 6, 2021 – 6:30 to 8 pm:  Artist Reception
   
• Tuesday, March 1, 2022:  Exhibition closes
   
• Wednesday, March 2, 2022 – 10 am to 2 pm, and 4 to 8 pm:  Artists pick up artwork at the George A. Purefoy Municipal Center (6101 Frisco Square Blvd., Frisco, TX 75034), 1st floor Executive Conference Room (Rm C130). NOTE: This is the only day artwork can be picked up. If the artist cannot retrieve it, please arrange for artwork pick up by someone else. 
   

Application Requirements

All artists must provide an artwork description that would help the Public Art Board understand your motivation, themes and/or process.  

Eligibility Criteria

This opportunity is open to all artists. The City of Frisco does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, age, national origin, or disability.