Utility Box Beautification Project  

The City of Spruce Grove invites visual artists to showcase their creativity by submitting their original artwork (Including photography) for the beautification of our traffic control utility boxes, also referred to as traffic signal cabinets. The Utility Box Beautification Program aims to transform these metal cabinets into works of art, supporting efforts to create vibrant, welcoming and inclusive places. We invite visual artists from a variety of backgrounds, styles, and techniques to showcase their talents and create eye-catching, public art throughout the city.  All styles and techniques are welcome.

Up to four (4) artists will be selected through this Call to Artists to showcase their original pieces on these boxes. Each Artist will submit up to six (6) designs which will be displayed on City owned traffic signal utility boxes throughout Spruce Grove for approximately three to five years, pending the condition of the wraps.  Selected artists will work collaboratively with the City’s Public Art Team and, where required, refine designs or design elements to ensure the alignment, formatting and image transfers best reflect the submitted designs. The original artwork submissions for the designs will be created in any 2D medium. Selected artists will be required to convert final designs into one of the required file types. Final designs will then be transferred onto an adhesive wrap that will be installed by a third-party vendor at locations determined by the City.

At this time, only City-owned traffic control boxes located on public property are part of this program. Utility boxes located on private property, such as front yards, are not included.

This Call is open to visual artists residing within 500km of the City of Spruce Grove.

Total Artist Budget: $600 per design selected.

Note: The City reserves the right to select up to four designs submitted by the same artist.

Submission deadline: Monday, April 8, 2024, by 11:59 p.m. (MST)

Celebrating the City of Spruce Grove 

The City of Spruce Grove in partnership with the Allied Arts Council of Spruce Grove (AAC) invites artists (individuals or groups) to submit an artwork that captures the essence of our vibrant community. This artwork will be used to honor and celebrate City staff members who are retiring or moving on to new endeavors after years of dedicated service.

We invite artists to showcase their creativity by incorporating the required City owned buildings of Spruce Grove into their artwork. Must include City Hall, Public Works, Protective Services building, Border Paving Athletic Centre, 410 King st. and can also include any other significant buildings that represents the spirit of our City. We encourage artists to interpret and portray these landmarks in a way that celebrates their unique qualities and beauty.
The selected artwork will serve as a lasting tribute to our valued staff members, reminding them of the impact they've made on our community and the memories they've created during their time here.

Total Artist Budget: $1500

Submission deadline: Monday, April 22, 2024, by 11:59 p.m. (MST)
Late applications will not be considered.