Community Keys - City of Frisco, TX

The City of Frisco is pleased to announce opportunities for artists as part of Community Keys, an ongoing program featuring painted pianos sited in public spaces around Frisco.

Selected artists will receive a $1,250 honorarium inclusive of all materials needed to complete the project. Up to four artists will be selected for this call to artists.

The City of Frisco is pleased to announce opportunities for artists as part of Community Keys, an ongoing program featuring painted pianos sited in public spaces around Frisco.

Selected artists will receive a $1,250 honorarium inclusive of all materials needed to complete the project. Up to four artists will be selected for this call to artists.

ELIGIBILITY AND SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• Artists must submit their design in the provided template. Click the "View Site Details" link above for a pdf version of the template.  For an EPS version of the template, email sross@friscotexas.org
• Designs must be original and not infringe on the copyright of any other party.
• Designs submitted for consideration shall be appropriate to an office setting and for viewing by public officials, City employees and citizens, including children, visiting and transacting business in the buildings and public spaces.
• Artists may submit up to three designs for consideration.
• Submissions will be accepted only through www.callforentry.org. Please scan or photograph the completed template clearly and ensure the file is large enough to print at 8.5” x 11”.
• Selected artists are required to paint the piano at a City of Frisco designated site at times approved by the City.
• An artwork description is required (up to 1000 characters).

SELECTION CRITERIA
Artwork submissions will be reviewed by City of Frisco staff. All artists will receive written notice of acceptance or rejection of their submission.

Selection criteria includes:

• Does the artwork comply with the eligibility and submission requirements listed above? Failure to follow any of those requirements will result in immediate disqualification from consideration.
• Appropriateness of content as determined by City staff.
• Originality of concept
• Visual impact
• Demonstrated excellence of technique
• Does the artwork reflect the shared values of the City of Frisco?

DISCLAIMERS
Display of art as part of the Frisco Public Art Program is not intended to constitute a public forum; rather, it is intended to be an expressive activity of Frisco as a governmental entity and the City Council. Art selected for participation in the Frisco Public Art Programs shall reflect the shared values and views of the City Council.

By submitting artwork for consideration as part of Community Keys, you agree that Community Keys and display of selected artwork constitute government speech and that the City has final authority over all aspects of the manner and location of display of selected artwork.

Upon completion and final acceptance by the City, the artwork is the property of City and subject to the terms of the public art agreement.

Selected artists must paint their design on the piano. Wrapping designs on the piano will not be approved.

Selected artists will be required to submit a general liability insurance policy that meets requirements set by the City. Insurance requirements can be attained by emailing sross@friscotexas.org. 

AGREEMENT
Selected artists will be required to sign a public art agreement. Artists under the age of 18 must have the loan agreement signed by a parent or guardian.

SCHEDULE (Subject to Change) 

April 4, 2025, 4 pm:  The deadline for accepting questions. All questions should be directed to sross@friscotexas.gov

April 20, 2025:  The deadline for accepting submissions

By April 30, 2025:  Selection process, notification to artists agreement and insurance submittal

By May 28, 2025:  Painting completed

TEMPLATE
Please fill in all sides of the piano on the template. Incomplete submissions will be disqualified from consideration. AI-generated designs will not be accepted.

The template reflects approximate piano dimensions. Designs should be flexible enough to adapt to varying piano sizes from spinet to full upright.   

An EPS file format of the template is available upon request. Please email sross@friscotexas.gov

All artists must provide an artwork description that will help jurors understand your motivation, themes and/or process.

This opportunity is open to all artists that can comply with the eligibility requirements described in this call to artists.