Call for Entries: Creative Outlets in Lyons, CO

Overview

The Lyons Arts and Humanities Commission (LAHC) will continue the Creative Outlets program to enhance the community through art in public places. The program goal is to bring beauty to unexpected places through painting utility boxes. Artists interested in being a part of this exciting program or wish to view examples of current work can visit Town of Lyons Creative Outlets webpage.

Details

Designs should be original to the artist or of the artist’s original style, and should be picture based, not word based. Designs must be appropriate for all ages, and the Town will not accept any designs that include logos, copyrighted or trademarked images, advertisements, political, commercial, religious, sexual symbols, themes or messages. The cabinets are functioning pieces of equipment and should be treated as such. Designs and color schemes should not interfere with signage on the box, the ability to open the box, or interfere with any function of the transformer cabinet itself. As the utility box is in a public setting and can be seen by residents in the neighborhood, earth tone and natural palettes are suggested. Themes that coordinate with the setting and use of this public area are recommended. 

This call is open to all artists or teams of artists regardless of race, color, creed, gender, gender variance, national origin, age, religion, marital status, political opinion or affiliation or mental or physical handicap. Artists are not required to have previous experience in public art. The deadline for submissions for the this call is March 31, 2024. The online application link can be found below.

Compensation

Compensation for painting the selected utility box is $1,250; $750 upon acceptance and signing of the agreement and $500 upon project completion. Materials, including primer, professional paint, and anti-graffiti coating are to be provided by the artist. This project is funded by the Town of Lyons and the Lyons Community Foundation.