Artists to Paint Portland’s Utility Boxes

Artists to Paint Portland’s Utility Boxes

Dave Van Patten

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And we didn’t think Portland, Maine could get any cooler….or funkier…or more creative. Now the Portland Police Department is partnering with the Public Art Committee, NBT Bank and Port Property Management to cover 5 utility boxes with art! Interested artists needed to submit proposals by July 15.

It’s called the Utility Box Art Project.

The Utility Box Art Project, organized by the City of Portland, the Portland Police Department, and the Portland Public Art Committee is focused on the recognition and celebration of local artists. All submissions for the competition will be reviewed by a panel and artists will be selected based on the content and quality of their work. Selected artists will paint City of Portland utility boxes with original designs. Once professionally painted, these utility boxes will contribute to the vitality and attractiveness of the urban streetscape.

Stay tuned to see an update on the completed project!

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