Utility Box Artists Needed

The City of Monrovia has five utility boxes that need painting - artistically. Artists can apply for the Art on the Box program, which will pay artists $700 to enhance utility boxes.

Requirements:

• Design must reflect My Monrovia theme.
• Design must be submitted on the template provided.
• Colors on the rendering should be representative of the final colors.
• Design must be original and cannot infringe upon any copyright or trademark.
• Design must be family friendly.

Box Locations:

• 1005 S. Myrtle Ave.
• 110 E. Olive Ave.
• 198 S. Primrose Ave.
• 111 W. Colorado Blvd.
• 100 W. Lemon Ave.

Submittal Requirements:

• Open to residents and non-residents of all ages.
• Email completed application to Kerri Zessau at kzessau@ci.monrovia.ca.us with the subject line reading "2024 Art on the Box Application."
• Artists may submit up to two designs.
• Incomplete applications or applications received after the due date will be disqualified.

Design Selection:

• The Art in Public Places Committee will review and select the designs.
• Artists will be notified on April 18, 2024 if their design was selected.
• Designs will be evaluated on originality, creativity, quality and relativity in reflecting this year’s theme.

To download the PDF Application Form, click here.  For questions, contact Kerri Zessau at 932-5564 or kzessau@ci.monrovia.ca.us.

- Brad Haugaard