Calling all artists for the 2010 "Keller's Got Talent" October Public Art Show
Draw it, paint it, sculpt it!
Now is the time to enter your one-of-a-kind works of art. The "Keller's Got Talent" public art show is open to local amateur and professional artists, ages 18 and over. There is a $20 entry fee for two of your favorite pieces which will be displayed in the gallery of Keller Town Hall for the month of October. All entries are eligible for the BEST IN SHOW Award, voted on by the viewing public. A "Meet the Artists" reception will be held Thursday, October 14 from 7 to 9 p.m. for entrants, family, friends and all who are interested in the arts. Entries must be received by 5 p.m., Friday, September 24. Download an entry form (PDF) or obtain one at the Information Desk in the foyer of Town Hall.
For information, contact the City Manager's Office at (817)743-4000 or publicarts@cityofkeller.com.
August Public Art Show • August 2 - 30
Free Event
8 a.m to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday
Keller Town Hall, 1100 Bear Creek Parkway
The Young Artists of Texas will be the featured talent for the August Public Arts Show at Keller Town Hall. Y.A.T. was established in 2005 as a non-profit organization by Jenny Tilbury. The mission of the organization is to provide students with an environment to pursue a career in the arts. They are given the opportunity to display their art at 12 off-site gallery showings a year and Keller Town Hall is the gallery for August. There will be a special Meet the Artists reception on Thursday, August 12 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. A family friendly event.
For information, contact the City Manager's Office at (817)743-4000 or e-mail publicarts@cityofkeller.com
September Public Art Show • September 1 - 30
Free Event
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday
Keller Town Hall, 1100 Bear Creek Parkway
Ann Hardy and the Professional Artists in North Texas will be displaying their paintings at Keller Town Hall during the month of September. This will be the first gallery showing for this group of 15 artists who want to share their work with the general public in venues throughout the DFW area. The Meet the Artists reception on Thursday, September 9 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. coincides with the first Gallery Walk of the 2010-2011 season. A family friendly event.
For information, contact the City Manager's Office at (817)743-4000 or e-mail publicarts@cityofkeller.com.
Keller Gallery Walk • September 9
Free Event
7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday
Keller Town Center
The second season of the Keller Gallery Walk will begin Thursday evening, September 9th from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Keller Town Center. The participants include Keller Town Hall, Southern Land Company (ArtHouse), art251, Art Party, Monart, Main and Vine, YAT, Artizans Alley . Come and mingle with fellow art lovers and enjoy the many varieties of art that Keller has to offer as well as refreshments and music. This monthly event continues on the second Thursday of each month, September through May.
For information, contact the City Manager's Office at (817)743-4000 or e-mail publicarts@cityofkeller.com.