New Street Pole Banner Artwork Program Launched By Stamford Downtown

STAMFORD, CT — Those strolling around the downtown Stamford area over the next few months might notice some colorful artwork adorned on street poles.

The Stamford Downtown Special Services District (SDSSD) on Monday announced it has selected artwork from four local artists for its upcoming outdoor street pole banner program, which will feature more than 200 banners in three different sizes on light poles throughout downtown Stamford.

"We are excited to showcase these unique pieces of art on the streets of Stamford Downtown," Annette Einhorn from SDSSD told Patch. "We hope to engage the attention of passersby and visitors to Stamford Downtown by providing fresh and new visuals."

Stamford Downtown originally put a call out for abstract, nonfigurative digital artwork from artists in February. Since then, 123 submissions were received, and a jury comprised of Stamford Downtown board members and members of the Stamford business community reviewed and selected five designs based on quality, creativity, diversity and practicality.

The selected artists include Nancy Anderson and Michael Lombardo of Creative Insight, Jessica Mateo, Aisha Nailah and Jahmane West.The artists were paid a $1,500 honorarium for their designs.

The art will be on display for several seasons, according to Stamford Downtown. To date, banners have been placed on street poles along Bedford, Broad and Atlantic Streets, and around Columbus Park and surrounding streets.

The installation will continue over the coming weeks.