Call for Artists – Utility Boxes

SUBMIT DESIGNS BEFORE DEC. 15 2021



Here is your chance to show your artistic talent & get your design installed as part of IB’s public art, plus you can win a cash prize!  Announcing the “Artist Call” for two categories of utility box decoration, made possible by a generous grant from SDG&E!  Design themes are open to several design themes, such as Wildlife, Pets, Sports, School, Floral, Surfing, Shorebirds, Abstract, etc.

Please contact IB Arts Bureau at ibartsbureau2@gmail.com for more information, & note that no text or controversial subjects or images will be permitted in any winning designs.

“Category One” is for four $100 awards for the best designs by ages 17 & under.  These designs must be submitted via email to the Imperial Beach Arts Bureau at ibartsbureau2@gmail.com no later than December 15, 2021.  Category One Winners will be announced by February 2022.  The winning 17 & under designs will be installed by IB Arts Bureau members on select utility boxes in Imperial Beach before May 2022.

“Category Two” is for five awards for up to $450 each for design & installation of utility box decoration by ages 18 & over.  These designs must be submitted via email to the Imperial Beach Arts Bureau at ibartsbureau2@gmail.com no later than December 15, 2021.  Category Two Winners will be announced by February 2022.  The winning 18 & over designs must be installed by the winning artists on specified utility boxes in Imperial Beach before May 2022.  Additional program rules & requirements will be shared with the winning artists.



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Good Luck Artists!


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