City of Flagstaff announces Call to Artists

The City of Flagstaff's Beautification, Arts & Sciences program seeks artists, graphic designers and illustrators to create original artwork for two utility cabinets along Route 66. The deadline to apply is Feb. 25 at noon.

Two artists will be selected to create artwork for two cabinets at the following locations: Route 66 near Postal Boulevard, and Route 66 near Fourth Street. The call is open to artists 18 years or older who currently live and work within the United States. Submitted designs must be original artwork and can be created in any medium, so long as the design can be represented in a high-resolution digital image without loss of integrity or quality. Designs will be professionally printed on vinyl and installed on cabinets.

"We are excited to partner with APS with these artist-designed utility cabinet wraps," says Jana Weldon, Program Manager for Beautification, Arts and Sciences (BAS). "As the City's collection of Public Art grows, we welcome emerging and established artists to contribute their creativity to enhance our urban environment."

This project is a continuation of BAS's efforts to diversify the Public Art offerings of the City and to grant opportunities to local creatives. Since 2020, BAS has transformed nine non-descript traffic signal cabinets into vibrant and inspiring mini exhibitions that can be enjoyed year-round. In collaboration with Arizona Public Service, a total of ten utility cabinets are being added to the program.

"The public response to art wraps around town has been tremendously positive" says Weldon. "The opportunity to provide artistic interventions in our built landscape is deeply rewarding for our local communities, businesses and visitors."

Proposals will be reviewed by selection panels comprised of community members and will be scored based on artistic merit and site specificity. Recommended proposals will be approved by the Beautification and Public Art Commission. Finalists will receive a stipend of $2,000.

This initiative is supported by the Beautification and Public Art Commission and funded by the City of Flagstaff's Bed, Board, and Beverage (BBB) tax. For more information or to apply, visit flagstaff.az.gov/4411.

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