ArtTracks of Palestine, TX Public Sculpture Installation 2025

The 13th Annual ArtTracks show will feature 12 sculptures spread throughout the commercial downtown district of Palestine, Texas. Selected sculptures will receive a stipend of $1,200 for a two-year stay on private property visible to pedestrians and vehicles. The sculptures will be placed among murals and historic properties in this community settled in 1872. The first tourism event to showcase the art will be the Dogwood Trails Festival, where thousands of guests attend a street festival featuring music, art, and community events during the last weeks of March 2025 and 2026. Sculptures are highlighted in all tourism maps and directions, with festivals occurring throughout the year.

Because sculptures are spread throughout the downtown area with many located on highways and roads, prominence in style, color, and size affects viewership. The Dogwood Arts Council's mission is to bring art of all kinds to the Palestine and Anderson County area. Anonymous jurors from the ArtTracks Sculpture Committee will review and select the art, and will work with the artist to place each piece in the best possible location.

To apply, submit a separate application for each sculpture with a $15 entry fee. Upload at least 3 JPG images (front, back, and best view) to Café.com. A video may be included to enhance understanding of the piece. Sculptures must be 6 feet tall or taller. Only artists displaying their own original works are eligible. Any selected art must be available for display for 24 months through early February 2027. Up to 6 applications per artist are allowed. The jury selection process is anonymous.