Public Art Opportunity: 2026 Utility Box Art

CALL FOR
ARTISTS
Arts & Culture Commission
P.O. Box 293 525 North Third Avenue Pasco, WA 99301
July 2, 2026
Public Art Opportunity: Utility Box Art for Pasco, Washington
A Program of Pasco Arts and Culture Commission in partnership with STCU
Pasco Arts and Culture Commission (PACC) Goal/Objectives: To utilize art to enhance community identity
and to improve community connectivity and cohesion through greater understanding and appreciation of what
makes Pasco unique. PACC objectives are to explore, enhance, facilitate, and promote City of Pasco's arts-
related activities.
Project: PACC in partnership with STCU, is soliciting proposals for digital artwork for vinyl wrapping
of traffic utility boxes throughout the city.
Deadline: All submittals are to be electronically delivered no later than 5:00PM, Friday, August 21, 2026.
Location(s): Below are the approved utility box locations:
* N 28th Ave & W Sylvester St
* Rd 36 & W Court St
* Rd 68 & Sandifur Pkwy
* Sandifur Pkwy & Rd 103
Utility boxes are located throughout the city with potential to be wrapped in art. Submitted artwork not selected
for above locations will be kept on file. Art may be approved for a utility box in a different location than what is
currently funded. If additional funding becomes available, the contact listed on the submission will be contacted
if selected for placement or for further development.
Themes: Artists should consider the location of the utility box, its surroundings, and the neighborhood it is
located. Themes recommended include what makes Pasco unique, inclusivity, nature, and transportation.
Because of the public nature, artwork may not contain advertising, religious art, sexual content, violent or other
content unsuitable for all ages and cannot convey political partisanship.
Budget: Selected artists will be awarded $300 per box wrap installed. Production and installation of box wrap
will be paid for through STCU sponsorship. Artists can submit up to 3 designs.
Eligible Artists: Artists or teams over the age of 14 may apply. Submitted designs must be original works of the
artist and in compliance with all existing copyright laws. We strongly encourage local artists to apply.
SUBMISSION PROCESS
Application Guidelines: Please submit electronic copy of the following to mccanses@pasco-wa.gov with
Subject line: CALL FOR ARTISTS, Utility Box Art

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1. A short cover letter (1 page max)
Tell us why you're interested in wrapping utility boxes with your art. Share a little about your experience,
how you work with others, your technical skills, and how your design fits with the goals of this project. Be
sure to include the title of your artwork.
2. Up to 3 different design ideas
You can submit up to three concepts. For each one, include a drawing that shows your idea clearly. Let us
know how each design might be adapted (for example, in size or color) for future use. Label each design
with its title.
3. Examples of past work (up to 6 projects)
Show us your style and experience by including up to six examples of previous work that relate to this kind
of project.
4. Please don't send original artwork, books, or physical items.
We can't review them, and they won't be returned.
Interested artists or teams are required to submit one digital (electronic) copy of their proposal. Failure to provide
the proposal in the appropriate format will result in disqualification. Hard-copy or fax proposals are not permitted
and will not be accepted. One electronic copy, including attachments, shall be transmitted and be no larger than
20mb in size. Receipt time of submittal will be considered the timestamp of the incoming email created
automatically by the City's email server. Artists and teams are encouraged to submit their proposal with adequate
time for the email to be processed by the City's email server. Incomplete or late submissions will not be
considered.
* Email submissions to: mccanses@pasco-wa.gov
* Subject line: CALL FOR ARTISTS, Utility Box Art
* Artists may direct questions or requests by contacting PACC staff liaison Samantha McCanse
(mccanses@pasco-wa.gov or 509-905-2680).
Selection: The Pasco Arts and Culture Commission will select up to four (4) finalists for the project. The selection
criteria may include proposed artwork exhibits artistic merit, quality, and innovative design. The selected artist(s)
must execute the City's Personal Services Agreement (copy available upon request). PACC reserves the right
to reject all proposals or final designs which do not represent selected design.
Design & Installation Requirements: Upon approval of a preliminary concept, the selected artist(s) will produce
a final digital submission at a minimum of 20" x 36" and 600 dpi for the selected location(s), listed above. The
final artwork will include a completed W-9 form to expedite payment to the artist. City staff will coordinate the
production progress and installation of the artwork. The artwork must improve and not detract from the safety of
the site and must be suitable for public viewing by all ages. As a framework for preliminary designs, see the
graphic below.

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**Traffic utility boxes will be wrapped on all sides, designs must incorporate this**
Side Front Side Back
Utility Box Locations
N 28th Ave & W Sylvester St
* Sides
* Front
* Back

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Rd 36 & W Court St
* Sides
* Front
* Back
Rd 68 & Sandifur Pkwy
* Sides
* Front
* Back (partially covered by bushes)

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Sandifur Pkwy & Rd 103
* Sides
* Front
* Back