Fremont Seeking Artists to Decorate Utility Boxes for 'boxART!' Program

The City of Fremont is pleased to introduce boxART!—a new program to create works of art for all to enjoy on our Traffic Signal Control Boxes, commonly referred to as utility boxes. Vibrant public art helps deter unsightly vandalism from our community and creates inviting spaces for residents and visitors alike.

Fremont has over 160 boxes throughout the city. The first phase of the program will transform 15 boxes, eight of which have experienced high incidents of graffiti and are located along high traffic corridors in the city; the remaining seven will be spread throughout the city.

Fremont is an award-winning city in education, safety, cultural diversity, government, advanced manufacturing, and so much more! Each boxART! will have a theme that can address any of these subjects or new ideas, and/or other city values. Theme ideas include sustainability, green energy, community, education, technology, innovation, ecology, arts, etc. 

The project is open to all artists living or working in Alameda County. Artists may work individually or in teams. The Call to Artists for the first phase runs from June 12 through July 18, 2014. In August, the art proposals will be reviewed by City of Fremont Art Review Board and then the artists will be selected and paired with sponsors.

Interested businesses, organizations, or individuals may sponsor a boxART! mural by underwriting the cost of the box(es). In return, they may select the particular artwork from the portfolio of accepted artists/artwork.

This is a great opportunity for everyone in our community to join together as an artist or a sponsor to create exciting and beautiful works of art for all to enjoy. For more information about the Call to Artists or sponsorship opportunities, contact Susan Longini at boxart@fremont.gov or (510) 494-4555. For media inquiries, contact Principal Planner Wayne Morris at wmorris@fremont.gov or(510) 494-4729.