I am Shelly Hamill. Jane Keller was my grandmother. She was a huge influence in my decision to become an artist. Jane painted landscapes of Texas in oil from photographs she took along the country roads she traveled in her and my grandfather's antique business. She painted from photographs and memory with no formal training. My grandparents had a table in their antique store reserved for smaller items and the proceeds from the table went into a piggy bank at the front of the store for myself and my sister. It is in this spirit I have created The Keller Prize.
I encourage artists from all backgrounds and all disciplines to apply. While Jane was a landscape painter, submissions will be accepted in different mediums.
Meet Libby Selikoff from Vickers Gallery, Aspen, Colorado.
Libby arrived in Aspen in November of 1999, almost 26 years ago! Originally from Georgia and Alabama, Libby spent her formative years on a family horse farm, in her words, ‘the best childhood imaginable’. Libby’s resume includes being a buyer for high end retail furniture, interior design, graphic design and fine art photography. When Libby is not in the gallery, she enjoys all the activities Aspen has to offer including hiking, biking, paddle boarding, rafting, climbing, skiing, or snowboarding.
From Libby: ‘I’m deeply drawn to aesthetics, and working with artwork truly soothes my soul. As a photographer, I find it incredibly stimulating to connect with fellow artists, learn about their passions, and understand the meaning behind their creations, art is the ultimate form of expression. Above all, I love working with clients. There’s nothing more fulfilling than seeing their joy when they bring home a piece that resonates with them. Over time, I’ve built meaningful friendships with both artists and clients, making this more than just a job, it’s a truly rewarding experience being in the art world.’
Architectural Digest is the #1 voice in Home Design. For more than 100 years, it has offered rare access to the world’s most beautiful homes and the fascinating people who create and inhabit them. Architectural Digest’s annual AD100 list, published every January, features today’s top talents. The winners of The Keller Prize will be featured in a 2-page spread advertorial piece in the iconic 2026 AD100 issue that 70% of readers anticipate each year. This opportunity, valued at over $42,000, exposes the winners to an affluent and educated audience of over 53,000 subscribers in the Manhattan, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Los Angeles and S. Florida markets.
The Keller Prize is open to international artists over the age of 18.
Mediums accepted include: Painting*Photography*Sculpture*Drawing*Printmaking
Textile Art*Installation*Mixed Media*Murals*Ceramics*Mosaics
Application Requirements: Name, Email, website, Instagram Username if avail, Facebook if avail, 5 images (JPG or PNG files).
Submission fee: $50 USD for 5 images, $5 USD for each additional image up to 15 total images, or $100 USD for 15 images. No refunds.
1 Grand Prize and 2 Runner's Up will be chosen. Judge's decisions are final and no refunds will be offered once a submission has been accepted.
Submissions are accepted June 6- September 30, 2025
Submissions will be shown in a gallery on The Keller Prize website, Instagram and Facebook pages. Artists who submit their work, agree to have images of their work to be used in print and online media.