Coppell Rotating Art Exhibit
- Deadline
- 14 days left
- Entry fee
- $15
- Award
- $1,800
- Location
- COPPELL, Texas
- Exhibition window
- Aug 10, 2026 → Aug 31, 2028
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Submit up to 3 sculptures for a 2-year outdoor public art exhibition at Andy Brown Park in Coppell, Texas.
Overview
Coppell Arts Council announces a call for entries for the Andy Brown Park Rotating Public Art Exhibition, a biennial outdoor public art exhibit. Up to ten sculptures will be selected for a 2-year exhibition period. The location promises great exposure for artists, and Coppell is a family-friendly, community-centric town. Selected artists will receive a $1,800 stipend and 2 VIP tickets to the Art, Sip & Stroll event on October 3, 2026.
Eligibility
- 18 years of age or older
- Preference for artists in Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona, Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Louisiana, and Mississippi
- Other applicants considered if they can ensure delivery August 10–31, 2026
Key dates
- Submission deadline: July 27, 2026
- Installation period: August 10–31, 2026
- Art, Sip & Stroll event: October 3, 2026
- Exhibition runs: 2 years from installation
- Artist pickup deadline: August 31, 2028
Media & size
Mixed media, stone, brass, and metal encouraged; abstract and figurative styles welcome. Built pieces only; concepts will not be considered. Sculpture pad size is 8" thick concrete, 4' × 4' square. All installations must be able to be anchored to a pad meeting these requirements. Large, monumental sculptures are encouraged.
Submissions
- Up to 3 works per artist
- Submit one photo of each work
- Provide: title, year created, dimensions, materials, and purchase price
Awards & stipend
CAC will award a $1,800 stipend to up to 10 professional sculptures. Works may be listed for sale during exhibition; CAC receives 20% commission on any sales. If a work is sold, artist may replace it with another sculpture approved by CAC.
Installation & logistics
- Artist responsible for delivery to site August 10–31, 2026
- Artist must supply all fasteners and hardware to attach to concrete pads
- City of Coppell provides lift and labor for placement and fastener installation
- Any installation equipment beyond a forklift must be supplied by artist
- Artist responsible for work before anchor bolts are installed and after they are removed
- City of Coppell's Insurance covers artwork during exhibition period
- Artist must pick up work by August 31, 2028; early pickup not permitted unless work is sold
Evaluation criteria
Juried selection process; jury selections are final. Submissions evaluated on artistic merit, public safety, appropriateness, durability outdoors, and creativity. Selected artists interviewed for public art app produced by Ottocast.
Contact
- Email: Janna@coppellartscouncil.org
- Phone: 214-223-9238
- Award
- $1,800 stipend per selected artist; up to 10 sculptures selected; 2 VIP tickets to Art, Sip & Stroll event on October 3, 2026
- Entries per artist
- Up to 3
- Sales commission
- Organizer retains 20% on sales
- Eligibility
- Artists 18 years of age or older; preference for artists in Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona, Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Louisiana, and Mississippi who can deliver during August 10–31, 2026.
- Audience
- Artists 18 years of age or older
- Size & format
- Sculpture pad size is 8" thick concrete, 4' X 4' square. All installations must be able to be anchored to a pad meeting these requirements.
- Also worth noting
- Sculpture pad size is 8" thick concrete, 4' X 4' square. All installations must be able to be anchored to a pad meeting these requirements.
- Contact
- Janna@coppellartscouncil.org
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