Call for artists: Utility Box Public Art Pilot Program

The City of Torrance and its Cultural Arts Commission invites artists to participate in the City’s Utility Box Public Art Pilot Program. The City and the Commission are seeking artists to showcase their work to beautify utility boxes located throughout Torrance. The goals of the program are to use public art to contribute to the vitality and attractiveness of the City’s streetscapes and bring art to unexpected places.

This Public Art Pilot Program ‘Call For Artists’ is open to all residents in the South Bay Cities. All artwork submissions must be of an original design and artwork must be suitable for viewing by people of all ages. No advertising, copy-written material or branding will be accepted.

Please click on the following links below for more information.

• Utility Box Public Art Program
• Sponsorship Information
• Call to Artists (Open to all residents of the South Bay Cities)
• Artist Application
• Utility Box specs

Salary: You’ll be paid a $500 stipend for each box your work is chosen for.

Benefits: 1. Utility Box public art designs must be applicable
usable, covering all four sides and the top of a box
2. You can submit multiple designs with one
application.
3. You’ll be paid a $500 stipend for each box your work is chosen for.
4. Artworks are printed on vinyl that is finished with a UV protective/ anti-graffiti coating and installed by a 3rd party vendor.

Deadline to apply: September 30, 2024

How to apply: Torrance Utility Box Public Art Pilot Program Application