Oakley Calls for Artists to Paint Utility Boxes

The City of Oakley is seeking artists to showcase their artwork on 10 utility boxes located throughout Oakley.

The goal of this project is to beautify Oakley, deter unsightly graffiti, and bring art into unexpected places. Utility boxes should reflect the surrounding environment and showcase Oakley’s rich agricultural history and our unique appeal as “A Place for Families in the Heart of the Delta.”

Artists are invited to complete the application and submit their proposed design to the Recreation Division by August 19^th at 5pm to be considered for selection. Completed applications will be presented to the Oakley City Council at the City Council Meeting scheduled for September 13^th at 6:30pm. Selected artists will receive a stipend of $250 when they begin the project and an additional $250 when the project is complete.

The City Council will consider artistic excellence, innovation, how well the artwork reflects Oakley’s heritage and how well the art work reflects and enhances the surrounding environment. Those interested can obtain more information regarding this opportunity by visiting the City website.

ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES

This “Call for Artists” is open to professional artists and local artists at least 18 years old. The Call is also open to Art Teachers that are interested in mentoring a group of students(student artists must be supervised by the mentor at all times).

All entries must be an original design of the entrant and must be suitable for viewing by all ages. The artist cannot begin the installation on the selected utility box until all liability and contract forms are completed and submitted to the City, and the design has been approved.

If you are under the age of 18 under the supervision of an Art Teacher, a parent or guardian is required to sign all forms.