Call for Artists: Anna Community Library Permanent Collection

Call for Artists: Anna Community Library Permanent Collection

Submission Deadline: September 15, 2025

On behalf of the City of Anna, One Eleven Art Consulting invites North Texas artists to submit 2D and 3D artwork for consideration for the new Anna Community Library permanent collection. This new civic space is a vibrant hub for families and individuals of all ages, with dedicated areas for children, teens, and adults, as well as programs that support lifelong learning and community engagement. Selected artworks from this call will be considered for purchase and permanent display in the Anna Community Library. 

Artists 18 years and older currently residing in Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Hunt, Kaufman, Rockwall, Johnson, Grayson, Parker, Tarrant Counties are eligible to apply. 

Submission Fee: $5

Please read full prospectus for all details and submission guidelines. 

Call for Artists: Anna Community Library Permanent Collection

On behalf of the City of Anna, One Eleven Art Consulting invites North Texas artists to submit 2D and 2D artwork for consideration for the new Anna Community Library permanent collection. This new civic space is a vibrant hub for families and individuals of all ages, with dedicated areas for children, teens, and adults, as well as programs that support lifelong learning and community engagement. Selected artworks from this call will be considered for purchase and permanent display in the Anna Community Library. Please read the full prospectus for artist eligibility information and artwork submission requirements. 

About The Anna Community Library, from the Project Charter:

As the first public building in the City of Anna, the goal of the Anna Community Library has been to incorporate and reflect the needs of the growing community. The ACL will act as a gathering space for neighbors prioritizing a family focused environment, community inclusiveness for all ages, and nurturing lifelong learners.

Submission Deadline: September 15, 2025

Submission Fee: $5

Artist Eligibility 

• Open to artists 18 years and older currently residing in Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Hunt, Kaufman, Rockwall, Johnson, Grayson, Parker, Tarrant Counties. Artists residing in Collin County, Texas will receive priority consideration.

Apply via: www.callforentry.org 

Direct Call Page Link: https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=15902

Important Dates

• Call Opens: August 15, 2025
   
• Deadline to Apply: September 15, 2025
   
• Notification of Selection: Early October 2025

Suggested Themes & Subjects 

Artists are encouraged to consider artworks that align with the spirit of the library and its community, including themes such as:

• Literature & Storytelling
• Books & Reading
• Community & Belonging
• Comfort & Familiarity
• Imagination & Whimsy
• Nature & Local Fauna (e.g., coyotes)
• Texas & local culture
• Open to Bold Color Palettes
  
   

Below is a list of descriptive keywords to consider from Anna Community Library Project Charter. These works were gathered from community input and they have guided the creation and goals of the library project. 

Community, Cozy, Welcoming, Inviting, Open, Educational, Friendly, Relaxing, Spacious, Accessible, Safe, Engaging, diverse, Creative, Quiet, Resources, Books, Programming, Technology, Bright, Interactive, Unique, Empowering, Fun, Learning, Clean, Helpful, Organized, Imaginative, Informative, Inclusive, Cheerful, Beautiful, Encouraging, Happy, Family, Comfortable (Comfy), Tidy, Whimsical, Colorful, Home-like, Cabin-like, Buzzing, Social, Study, Sitting, Area, Center, Meeting, Multicultural, Multilingual, Children, Seniors, Collaboration, Opportunity, Tutorial, Easy, Available, Flexible, Time, Big, Cool, Modern, Exciting, Variety, Futuristic, Convenient, Outdoors, Windows, Genealogy, Makerspace, Science, Creativity, Tons, Lots, Space, Calm, Rooms, Room, Entrance, Access, Anna, Home, Old, Happy-children, Current, Family-friendly, Kid-friendly, Usable, Study, Empowering, Inspiring, Encouraging.

Subject Restrictions

The following subjects will not be accepted:

• Blood or Gore
• Nudity
• Drugs/ Drug Use
• Smoking
• Cardinals
• Panthers

More Information

About Anna

Anna, Texas, is among the fastest-growing cities in North Texas, with a population of more than 30,000 and expected growth to 100,000 by 2050. Located in northern Collin County along U.S Highway 75, State Highway 5, and State Highway 121, Anna is a vibrant and emerging city that offers its neighbors an excellent quality of life and low cost of living. The combination of Anna’s strategic location along busy thoroughfares and the quantity of undeveloped land have positioned the city as an attractive location for retail and commercial establishments. Neighbors enjoy recreational opportunities, parks, trails, open spaces, easy access to the DFW and Red River corridors and a pace of living that offers a hometown feel in a thriving community. To learn more about the City of Anna, visit www.annatexas.gov.

Library Project Background

The journey leading up to this momentous occasion dates back to May 2021 when voters overwhelmingly approved Proposition B, allocating $22 million to develop a state-of-the-art public library and community center. The facility's design will encompass multipurpose, meeting and classroom space, aligning with the objectives outlined in the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The project will also include a municipal campus plaza estimated at $3,500,000, with $2,000,000 provided by the Anna Community Development Corporation.

The facility will be located on the Northeast corner of the municipal campus at 111 W. 5th St.

About One Eleven Art Consulting 

One Eleven Art Consulting matches contemporary artists with corporate and private collectors using an understanding built on nearly 50 years of knowledge in the art gallery and consulting world. The team focuses on the local area of any project so that the artwork is relevant to each location, culture, and client. One Eleven Art Consulting manages each project with acute attention to the client's collection concerns from initial design through long-term maintenance. While each project is unique, One Eleven Art Consulting focuses on three main ideals for curating collections carried over from years in the art gallery business: local, approachable, and unforgettable.

• Submission Platform: Callforentry.org
  • Artists submitting works to the call must apply through Callforentry.org
• Entry Fee: $5
• Number of Submissions: Artists may enter the call once and submit up to 3 artworks
• All submitted artworks must be complete and available for purchase
• Artwork retail price must be under $5000
• Concepts, proposals, or digital renderings of artworks not yet created will not be considered
• Description of the artwork (in CaFE portfolio for each piece submitted)
  • Artwork Title
  • Medium
  • Year Created
  • Purchase Price (100% of proceeds from artworks purchased will be paid to the artist)
• Artist Statement
• Images of 2D work, if framed, need to include the frame in the submission image

Accepted Artwork Types: 2D & 3D

2D Artwork Requirements

• Eligible mediums: acrylic and oil painting, drawing (pencil, charcoal, ink, pastel), watercolor, printed photography, limited edition archival prints, printed digital artwork, and traditional printmaking, textiles
• Maximum dimensions: 60 inch width x 72 inch height x 3 inch depth
  • Average size of works needed is in the 24 -36 inch width range
• Framed works must be ready to hang with D-ring hardware installed
• Framed or unframed works accepted
  • If framed, suggested framing is: Modern, natural wood, neutral colors, no ornate gold frames
  • If framed, artwork submission image must include the frame in the image

3D Artwork Requirements

• Eligible mediums: ceramics, metal, 3D printed sculpture, woodworking, found objects assemblage, glass, stone
• Maximum dimensions: 60 inch width x 72 inch height x 60 inch depth
• May include pedestal, wall-mounted, ceiling-hung, or free-standing works
• Must clearly indicate installation method in the application artwork description
   

File Upload Requirements 

Use this link to learn about the CaFE file requirements:

https://www.callforentry.org/preparing-your-image-files-for-upload/

Artwork Pricing and Purchasing  

• All submitted works must be for sale.
• All artwork purchases will be processed through One Eleven Art Consulting.
• Artists will receive 100% of the proceeds of the purchase of artwork.
• Artists guarantee that the price listed in the submission to the call is the purchase price if selected.
• Artists must provide a W-9 if their work is selected for purchase.

Artwork Delivery/ Shipping/ Installation Requirements

• Artwork delivery and shipping instructions will be emailed following the selection process.
• Artists are responsible for delivering or shipping artwork to the designated location.
• Your artwork should be ready to install and should have D-ring hardware installed that will allow for immediate installation by the gallery with no adjustments to the pieces necessary.  NO EXCEPTIONS — ARTWORK MUST HAVE HARDWARE INSTALLED FOR IMMEDIATE INSTALLATION.

The following is required to be considered as eligible for the Anna Community Library Call For Artists:

• Artists must be 18 years and older and residing in Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Hunt, Kaufman, Rockwall, Johnson, Grayson, Parker, or Tarrant Counties.
• Artists must apply to the call for submissions through CallForEntry.org (CaFE). No exceptions.
• Artists must pay the submission fee.
• Artists must submit at least one artwork to be considered eligible, and follow the eligibility criteria for 2D and 3D work in this prospectus.
• Artist must submit a short artist statement.

Artist Eligibility 

• Artists 18 years and older currently residing in Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Hunt, Kaufman, Rockwall, Johnson, Grayson, Parker, Tarrant Counties are eligible to apply.
• Artists residing in Collin County, Texas will receive priority consideration.

A Note About Artwork Selection and Curation

Artwork selection through this call does not guarantee artwork purchase/ acquisition, or inclusion in the final collection selection. One Eleven Art Consulting has curatorial discretion and will work with artists individually on final selections for purchase/ acquisition. 

The permanent collection will be comprised of artwork selected from this call for artists, and additional curated artwork.

Need Help?

For questions or additional information, please contact:

One Eleven Art Consulting

📧 artconsulting@artspace111.com

Please note that staff will be available to answer questions regarding the call via email Tuesday - Friday 11am-5pm. Any questions received via email past 5pm on September 15, 2025 may not receive a response from staff. Please plan to apply early!