Old Town Two-Year Coppell Public Art Exhibit

This call for art is open to artists from Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona, Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Louisiana, and Mississippi who are 18 years of age or older. The Coppell Arts Council will award a stipend to up to 10 professional sculptures that are appropriate for public viewing and support the family and community-oriented values of Coppell. Sculptures are owned by the artist and loaned to the exhibit for a two-year period. All sculptures must be safe for a public setting and made of materials that can withstand harsh Texas weather without requiring maintenance. The honorarium is $1,800 with an additional $500 awarded to the People's Choice. Large, monumental sculptures are encouraged.

Artists must provide all fasteners and hardware to attach artwork to concrete pads. The City of Coppell will provide a lift and labor to help place the sculpture and install fasteners. Any installation equipment beyond a forklift must be supplied by the artist. Artists are responsible for delivering work to the site during the installation period of August 30 – September 15, 2023, and must pick up artwork August 30 – September 15, 2025. Early pick-up is not permitted unless a sculpture is sold, in which case the artist may replace it with another sculpture approved by the Coppell Arts Council. During exhibition, artwork is covered by the City of Coppell's insurance policy. The artist is responsible for the work prior to installation and after removal.

Sculpture pads are 8 inches thick concrete, 4' x 4' square. At the discretion of the Coppell Arts Council, 1-2 sculptures requiring up to an 8' x 8' concrete pad may be selected for substantial works. Artists must deliver the selected sculpture; the Coppell Arts Council is not responsible for shipping. No substitutions are allowed. If a concept is submitted to the jury, the built sculpture must be delivered within the required timeframe and be identical to the proposed concept. Submissions are evaluated on artistic merit, public safety, appropriateness, durability outdoors, and creativity. Artists working in mixed media, stone, brass, and metal are encouraged to apply, as are artists working in both abstract and figurative styles. Each artist can submit up to 3 images for consideration. Entry fee is $15.00.