City of Rancho Cucamonga 2026 Utility Box Beautification Program

The City of Rancho Cucamonga is seeking original designs by local artists to cover four utility boxes, also known as traffic signal cabinets, as part of the Utility Box Beautification Program. The original artwork submissions can be created in any 2D medium. Selected artists will need to convert final designs into one of the following file types: PDF, .ai, .psd, TIFF, or JPEG. TIFF and JPEG files must be a minimum of 150 DPI and 2,000 pixels. Final designs will be installed by a third-party vendor. Selected artists will be paid a $750.00 stipend per design chosen. Artists can submit up to two design proposals.

The Utility Box Beautification Program aims to transform these metal cabinets into works of art, supporting efforts to create places that people will find vibrant, welcoming, and inclusive. Local emerging artists 18 years and older are invited to showcase their talents while promoting eye-catching public art throughout the city. Geographic preference will be given to artists who work, reside, or attend school in the Inland Empire Region.

Application Submission Deadline: February 26, 2026, by 11:59 p.m. PDT (or earlier if 100 applications are received). Artist(s) will be selected by March 9, 2026, with final designs due April 13, 2026, and installation scheduled for June 2026. Selected artwork will be digitally applied to anti-graffiti vinyl and wrapped on utility boxes. The City will cover the cost of installation and maintenance. No guarantee is issued for the location or longevity of display, and the vendor may make adjustments to the finished piece to address installation challenges.