Your Artwork Could Appear On Elgin Utility Boxes

ELGIN, IL – The Elgin Cultural Arts Commission recently announced the start of two new art programs: The Neighborhood Public Art Grant Program and the Utility Box Wrapping Program. The Neighborhood Public Art Grant program is available to all Elgin registered 501(c)3 neighborhood organizations. The program is intended to give the residents of the community a voice in determining the art in their neighborhood and to help further showcase their identity.

Two awards of up to $3,250 are available for 3D projects. Applications are due by 4 p.m. on May 6, 2019 at City Hall, according to a city of Elgin Facebook post

The Utility Box Wrapping Program is available for artists to have their artwork printed onto vinyl and applied to traffic signal and other utility boxes located in downtown Elgin. Utility box wrapping is a program in place in several cities across the world.

The program not only deters graffiti but also helps to create a destination and further the idea of placemaking in Elgin. The ECAC intends to wrap two boxes this year; staff has identified nine boxes that are possible locations in downtown Elgin.