Call for Artists: Sparks Signal Box Painting Project

The City of Sparks is accepting portfolios and design concepts for review and possible recommendation from professional artists or teams of artists in response to a public art opportunity for the City of Sparks.

BACKGROUND
This signal box painting program is managed by the City of Sparks and will begin with selecting 20 artists/artist teams to paint 20 signal boxes at locations. Painting of signal boxes is meant to contribute to the beauty of our Sparks neighborhoods, deter graffiti and allow for regional artists to showcase their work throughout the region. A selection panel will recommend twenty artists and their designs to the Director of Parks and Recreation for selection.

BUDGET
$1,000 for each site — Estimated $200 to cover materials and $800 for the artist fee.
To cover all artist fees, design, materials, and installation. Including but not limited to materials relating to the development of the artwork, priming and painting the boxes.

ARTIST ELIGIBILITY
This project includes 20 locations, one artist or artist team will be selected for each location.
1. Artists or artist teams must live and/or work in the Reno/Sparks/Washoe County area.
2. Artists who have already been selected as a Sparks Signal Box artist and/or have applied to paint a signal box in the past are welcome to reapply.