This call is open to members and nonmembers of the Texas Society of Sculptors. The exhibit dates are June 7 through September 25, at the Georgetown (Texas) Public Library. Entry fees are $45 for nonmembers, $35 for members, or $2 for students (open to students currently enrolled full time in a fine arts program at an accredited school, college, or university studying with a focus on sculpture.). Only member and nonmember entries being paid by credit card or Paypal can use this Submittable form. Submissions are due by May 15, 2026. Any questions about the exhibit can go by email to Melissa Symmonds, exhibit coordinator at Melissa.Symmonds@gmail.com.  

The City of Georgetown Arts and Culture Program is requesting design proposals to update three utility boxes within the Downtown Georgetown Cultural District. 

Application Deadline: May 31st, 2026

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Beginning April 1st, 2026, The City of Georgetown’s Arts and Culture Board will invite artist entries for three utility boxes along Austin Ave at 8th St, 7th St, and 2nd St. The goal of the Utility Box Art Project is to use utility boxes as canvases for works of art to contribute to the vitality and attractiveness of the Downtown Georgetown Cultural District. A digital image of the artwork will be used to produce a vinyl wrap that will be printed and installed by a professional printing company. To view the current utility boxes, please visit https://visit.georgetown.org/arts/utility_box_art.php 

DESIGN GUIDELINES: Artwork on utility boxes functions as a form of communication to a moving audience with the goal of creating a vibrant, inclusive and interesting urban environment. There is no specific theme requested; successful proposals will foster community pride and contribute to a sense of identity for the citizens. Ideal artwork will use bright, vibrant colors and designs that stand out at a distance. The board encourages you to visualize how your design will look from far away and from all sides.

ELIGIBILITY: This opportunity is open to all professional artists 18 and older

STIPENDS: Artists selected will receive a $500 stipend upon installation of the artwork.

INSTALLATION DATE: Installations will take place in August 2026.

APPLY: Applications will be submitted through Submittable.com between April 1st and May  31st, 2026: https://artsgeorgetown.submittable.com/Submit

SELECTION: From the entries submitted by the May 31st deadline, the City of Georgetown Arts and Culture Board will select (3) designs at the June 16th Arts and Culture Board meeting. Selected artists will be notified by the end of June. Artwork will be replaced every 2-3 years.

APPLICATION FEE: None

Questions: Contact Amanda Still at 512-930-8471 or Amanda.still@georgetowntexas.gov

ABOUT THE DOWNTOWN GEORGETOWN CULTURAL DISTRICT: The Georgetown Arts and Culture Board maintains the Texas Commission on the Arts Cultural District designation and implements the Georgetown Arts and Culture Program. The Georgetown Arts and Culture Program enhances quality of life for residents and visitors of Georgetown by promoting community engagement, cultural participation, and cultural tourism through public art programming and arts and culture collaborations. This program will help the Board fulfill the vision of becoming a nationally recognized arts destination by 2030.

SELECTION CRITERIA: Three designs will be selected by the Georgetown Arts and Culture Board based on the following criteria:

• Artistic ability as demonstrated in examples of work submitted
• Experience with public art projects and graphic design is not necessary but encouraged
• Willingness and ability to meet contractual guidelines and deadlines
• Ability to fulfill submission guidelines

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES: Each artist may submit only (1) design for consideration. The following will be submitted online through Submittable at https://artsgeorgetown.submittable.com/Submit:

Contact information

• Full Name, address, telephone number, e-mail address

Artwork Description

• Title
• Concept Statement
• Image

Support materials/Previous work

• Proposals should be accompanied by 5 to 10 images of previous work (upload)
• An artist statement artistic experience and interest in participating
• Resume (upload)

ANTICIPATED TIMELINE:

Call to Artists – April 1st – May 31st, 2026

• 3 designs selected by board and artists notified in June 2026
• Designs submitted to printing company for creation of proofs for approval in July
• Installations scheduled for August
• Payments issued upon installation of artwork

Exhibit proposals will be accepted from March 1-May 15, 2026 for exhibits to be held in 2027. For more information, visit the Georgetown Public Library website.

If you have questions please contact Ann Evans, Adult Services Librarian, at ann.evans@georgetowntexas.gov or 512-930-6614.