2022 Old Town Keller Rotating Sculpture Program

The Keller Public Arts Board is seeking up to six sculptures for the Old Town Keller West area, located on the west side of U.S. Highway 377 near the city's border with Fort Worth. Sculptures remain under the artist's ownership and are loaned to the exhibit for a two-year period. The Board aims to install sculptures that are diverse in style and media, exposing the local community to different types of art, increasing tourism, and encouraging visitors to the Old Town area.

All sculptures must be "family appropriate" and pose no risk to public safety; no sexual, bloody or violent content shall be accepted. Sculptures must be made of materials that can withstand harsh Texas weather and require no maintenance by the City of Keller. Pieces sold while on display may be removed, but the artist must replace the sold artwork with a different sculpture, with Board approval, within 60 days of removal.

Artwork specifications: Base must fit on existing 5'x5' concrete pads. Maximum height of 12 feet and maximum weight of 2,500 pounds. Sculptures must be ready for installation no later than June 1, 2022. Only fully completed sculptures are eligible; sketches and renderings will not be accepted. Artists may submit up to 5 applications (one sculpture per application). A $1,500 honorarium shall be awarded for each piece for the installation, exhibition and removal of the artwork for the two-year period. One-half of the stipend will be provided upon selection and the remainder upon successful installation. One Best in Show winner shall be awarded an additional $500. The City of Keller may provide assistance with installation and removal. Eligibility is open to all professional artists who reside in Texas. City of Keller employees and selection panelists and their immediate family members are not eligible.