Call for Entries for Community Switchbox Art Project

Courtesy Photo: A sampling of switchbox art from around Massachusetts and other states in the country.

The Tewksbury Beautification Committee, in conjunction with the Tewksbury Community of Artists, invites Tewksbury artists and residents to participate in the Tewksbury Switchbox Art Project. This project is open to Tewksbury residents and students ages 15 and up for the purpose of promoting public art in our community while celebrating the past, present, and future of Tewksbury.

The switchboxes will provide a large metal canvas for artwork that will enhance the town’s public spaces while celebrating Tewksbury’s history, culture, and beauty. A stipend of $150 will be awarded to five chosen artists to assist with the cost of supplies needed to properly execute this project.

The theme of the Switchbox Art Project is Tewksbury: Past, Present, Future. Artwork can be representational or abstract but must be appropriate to the theme and suitable for a public audience. Interested residents may submit their complete application with full colored designs, to the Tewksbury Beautification Committee via mail or email for review. You can click here to download the application and click here to download the Switchbox template. There are also links to the application and guidelines on the Town of Tewksbury website www.tewksbury-ma.gov

Click here to view the call for entries, download an application and the switchbox template >>>

Deadlines:

• Applications due on or before April 1..
• Selected artists will be notified by April 30.
• Artists will paint their assigned box within a two week window between May 1 and June 30

Mail:

Tewksbury Beautification Committee

c/o Tewksbury Town Hall

464 Main Street,

Tewksbury, MA 01876

Email:

Clean.up.tewksbury@gmail.com