City of El Paso 2016 Artwork Purchase Program

The Museums & Cultural Affairs Department is building a public collection of artwork created by El Paso Area artists. The artwork will be placed in City Hall buildings for the benefit and enjoyment of the general public. Approximately $100,000 is available for the 2016 Purchase Program. The artwork will become part of the City of El Paso Art Collection and will be installed at three new City buildings: City 1 (300 N. Campbell), City 2 (218 N. Campbell), and City 3 (801 Texas Ave).

Artist eligibility: Must be at least 18 years old, a professional artist dedicated to producing work on a regular basis, and live and work within a 100-mile radius of El Paso. Cannot be a member of the City of El Paso Public Art Committee, Museums and Cultural Affairs Board, or current City employees. Submit up to 3 pieces of existing artwork available for purchase. Artwork must be original and created within the last five years, with content suitable for a general audience. Eligible formats include 2-dimensional work (drawings, paintings, textiles, quilts, photography, mixed media) and low-relief artwork not protruding more than 2 inches from the wall. Photographs and fine art prints must be signed, numbered, and in a limited edition of 250 or less. Artwork should be no smaller than 11 inches (height or width) and maximum 80 inches (height or width) with maximum weight of 25 pounds. Artwork should not require power sources or utilities.

Applications must be submitted online through CaFÉ™ at www.callforentry.org. There is no application fee. Submit an artist statement (5,000 character maximum), 1-3 images of available artwork, annotated image list with title, dimensions, materials, year of completion, and retail value, and current résumé. Artwork will be selected based on artistic merit, aesthetic quality, and appropriateness for a public setting. All applicants will receive electronic notification of results.