Temecula Artists Wanted In Street Beautification Project: How To Enter

TEMECULA, CA — Temecula's Arts and Cultural Affairs Subcommittee has selected 16 utility boxes across Old Town to be part of a beautification project, according to the city, and local artists have been asked to share their best ideas and artwork.

Artists can submit their work to be translated onto vinyl wrappings to cover up those unsightly utility boxes in Old Town.

The theme is: "Temecula." What does that mean to you? For local artists, it could mean almost anything.

With the rich history and diverse population that makes up Temecula, the possibilities for the design range —from whimsical to landscape, pictorial to abstract— allows for interpretation, according to those behind the project. One thing is certain. The city hopes to create a lasting impression on both residents and visitors. Works will be shared online and in town, according to the subcommittee's announcement.

The deadline to submit artwork is May 6 at 5 p.m.

Local artists can submit up to six (6) examples of their artwork in digital form for consideration. A committee comprised of Temecula's City Council Members on the Arts & Cultural Affairs Subcommittee, City of Temecula Commissioners, local citizens, and non-profit organizations will select the 16 works of art.

All selected artists will receive a $400 stipend to use their work.

Interested parties can find additional information by visiting TemeculaCA.gov/UtilityBoxArt for rules and deadlines.

"I have always been a proponent of creative ideas to expand Public Art throughout Temecula," said Mayor Pro Tem Zak Schwank. "Art creates community connections, collaborative opportunities, and a real sense of belonging."

For more information, please email ArtsAndCulture@TemeculaCA.gov, or call (951) 694-6450.