Painted Utility Boxes - PUB

Roswell Arts Fund and the City of Roswell, Georgia invite artists and teams to submit portfolios for consideration for a painted utility box project. Beginning September 24th, 2022, 10 utility boxes located throughout the city will be painted with images that speak to the spirit and nature of Roswell, to be completed by early October. Specific themes will be announced. This invitation is extended to all qualified artists with no entry fee.

Artists will receive a $2,000 stipend for execution of their work, paid in two installments: 70% upon execution of the contract and 30% upon successful completion. This includes submittal of sketches once location and theme are final, priming and prepping the box, and providing color key information upon completion. Artists are responsible for priming and prepping the box, though the Roswell Arts Fund is seeking sponsors to assist with this work.

This call is open to all artists and artist teams with experience painting. Applicants may be under 18 if a parent or legal guardian will execute the contract on their behalf. Artists are not required to have public art or mural experience, but it is highly encouraged as all painting is on-site, outdoors, and accessible to the public. All artwork created must be appropriate for all ages. Artists/teams will be selected based upon quality of work and experience. For non-local or regional artists, there is no travel compensation. Applicants must submit up to 5 images, an artist statement (500 words maximum), résumé/CV (two-page maximum), and complete a demographic survey.