2025 Old Town Keller Rotating Sculpture Program

The Keller Public Arts Board is seeking 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 will be loaned to the exhibit for a two-year period and remain under the artist's ownership. All sculptures must be family-appropriate with no sexual, bloody, or violent content, pose no risk to public safety, and be made of materials that can withstand harsh Texas weather with no maintenance required by the City of Keller. Pieces sold while on display may be removed if the artist replaces the artwork with a different sculpture, with Board approval, within 60 days.

Artwork specifications include a base that fits on 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, 2025. A $1,500 honorarium will be awarded for each piece for installation, exhibition, and removal over the two-year period; one-half will be provided upon selection and the remainder upon successful installation. One Best in Show winner will receive an additional $500. The City of Keller may provide assistance with installation and removal.

Eligibility is limited to artists who reside in Texas, and all works must be original. Applications may include up to three sculpture submissions per application, with a limit of two applications per artist. Only fully completed sculptures are eligible; sketches and renderings will not be accepted. Required application materials include a résumé, artist statement (maximum 1,000 words), and sculpture description (maximum 1,000 words) that includes title, media/materials, dimensions, weight, year completed, purchase price, installation information, and details on current and future copies of the proposed sculpture(s).