4. The original artwork can be designed/created in any 2D medium. We encourage applicants to develop designs in digital format, utilizing the template attached; however, the City will also accept photographs or scans of physical art for the application as well. The design concept must be provided in color. Selected artists will need to convert final designs into one of the following file types: PDF, .ai, .psd, TIFF, or JPEG. TIFF and JPEG need to be a minimum of 300 DPI and a minimum of 2,000 pixels.
5. Each applicant will be asked to provide:
a. Utility Box Art Program application
b. Original artwork. The artist must indicate the orientation of the artwork. Preferably, the applicant will use the geographical direction (north, west, etc.) of how the art is facing. The direction facing needs to be indicated below the submitted artwork or on another sheet that provides both the artwork and orientation. At minimum, the artist needs to indicate on the artwork or another sheet, the orientation of the artwork to the public street or streets it is adjacent to (e.g., facing Huntington Drive or facing Huntington Drive and Buena Vista Street). c. Artist statement. A maximum 200-word statement that describes why the artist is interested in designing artwork for the utility box, any previous experience working on art projects, previous experience working on public art projects (not required), and how the artist believes the art will beautify the surrounding area. (Note: the Artist Statement and Artwork Statement need to be combined onto the same document with item c listed before item d.)
d. Artwork statement. A maximum 200-word statement that describes and/or interprets the submitted artwork, as it relates to the theme and topics. (Note: the Artist Statement and Artwork Statement need to be combined onto the same document, with item c listed after item d.) e. Resume (optional).
f. One to three examples of previous artwork (optional). Include a brief description of each artwork and where it is/was located. 5
Submission Requirements:
● All artworks must be original and created by the artist(s) applying for this project.
● The subject matter of the artwork must be relevant and representative of the unique aspects of each site location.
● All artwork should be appropriate for all ages to view in a public setting.
Artwork may not contain:
○ Political statements or persons;
○ Religious references, symbols, or numbers;
○ Drug-related or criminal conduct content;
○ Sexual imagery;
○ Offensive or obscene references or imagery;
○ Defames or invades the rights of any person (alive or dead); ○ Addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, URLs, social media handles/tags/links;
○ Copyrighted or trademarked material;
○ Commercial marketing;
○ Corporate or organizational branding; and/or
○ Representation of traffic signals or signs.
● Only original artwork is accepted. Designs may not include any breach of intellectual property, trademarks, copyrights, brands, images of illegal activity, or involve the attachment of objects to the utility box.
Recommendations for Submitting a Design:
● Ensure that the artwork is appropriate for all ages.
● Consider using bright colors and bold outlines, as they appear best from a distance.
● Art should be visible from a distance.
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● Creativity and innovation of design are encouraged.
● Envision how the design will translate onto a box shape and if it will be visually interesting from all angles and directions.
● Use the utility box diagram to visualize how the artwork might appear on the shape of the box.
Artist Stipend & Use of Imagery/Artist
Artist Stipend
Selected artists shall be compensated for their approved artwork and/or conceptual renderings and receive a stipend upon the completion of the artist’s agreement and completion of the project installation. The amount shall cover costs for the artist’s time spent in creating the artwork, submitting an application, and occasionally being available for interviews or photo opportunities to be used for promotional purposes. The artist will not be responsible for installing vinyl wraps.
The stipend will be based on the different types of utility box arrangements (e.g., traffic controller and meter pedestal vs meter pedestal alone). The limit for stipends is established under prevailing wage requirements and is subject to change as allowed by law.
Use of Imagery and Artist Information
Photos of artwork and/or design on completed utility boxes may be displayed on an interactive map on the City of Duarte website. Information about the artist will accompany the image of the completed Utility Box Art.
Potential information to be included:
● Artist Name (given name and/or alias)
● Artist Short Biography
● Website or Social Media
● Artist and/or Artwork statement
● Title of the Artwork
Utility Box Art images and the information shown above may be used throughout the City of Duarte’s social media platforms, media channels, and website. 7
The City reserves the right to include a QR code decal on the artwork, enabling individuals to scan and access a dedicated Utility Box Art Program webpage on the City’s official website. This webpage may feature digital information about the artwork, artist, location, history, and context of each designed utility box.
To preserve the integrity of the artwork, the City will strategically place the QR code to minimize interference with its presentation. Every effort will be made to best match or complement the QR code’s color with the artwork, ensuring seamless integration. Maintenance and replacement of the QR code decals will be the responsibility of the City.
The name of one artist or artist group name may be included on the art, but shall be limited to no more than a 2” tall x 10” wide letter block, located on no more than two sides of any box, and placed in the lower one-third of the artwork. Artist(s) names should not detract from the art.
The Committee may recommend that artists make minor modifications to artwork recommended to the City Council for final consideration. Minor modifications may only seek to strengthen and clarify rather than alter the image or distort the artist's vision for the art piece. The artist must consent to the minor modifications. An example of strengthening and clarifying an image was an artwork attempting to depict parrots. However, the beak resembled that of a pigeon more than a parrot's, and the feathers were bluer than those of the typical parrots that live in our area.
Altering the shape of the beak and recoloring the parrots from blue to green would be appropriate. In a second example, it was suggested that the street name signs be relocated and the Duarte imagery be moved from the lower part of the image to the top. This request alters the image and asks the artist to make modifications that may distort their vision for the artwork.
Other Requirements
Artist
● It is the responsibility of the artist to submit a complete application by the due date listed within the application, as well as to include all required materials.
● The artist will be responsible for working with the printer/installer of vinyl wraps to assist in adjusting all artwork, files, and necessary materials for printing and installation on the utility boxes.
● The artist retains the copyright to their original artwork. 8
City
● By participating in the program, artists grant the City a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to reproduce, display, and distribute images of the artwork for City-related purposes (e.g., promotional materials, website, and social media).
● The City reserves the right to remove, replace, or adjust the artwork as necessary for the duration of the project and/or the artwork.
Review & Evaluation Process
Utility Box Art applications are received by staff who will then forward all complete and eligible applications (up to the first 250 complete submittals in the order received) to the Arts Ad Hoc Committee for evaluation and recommendation to the City Council. Staff will present the final utility box art designs and locations, as recommended by the Arts Ad Hoc Committee, to the City Council for final approval.
The City reserves the right to consider submitted artwork in categories, locations, or applications that may be different from those selected by the artist.
The City reserves the right not to recommend or approve artwork for any art installation location, based upon the quantity, quality, or content of submittals. In the event this situation arises, the City Council may postpone one or more art installation locations to a future Call for Artists.
Artists will be notified by email with a timeline for final artwork if their design has been selected.
Conflicts of Interest:
Members of the Ad Hoc Committee must, in good faith, disclose any potential conflicts of interest to avoid situations where their personal or professional interests could influence their judgment related to the proposed artist(s) and/or artwork(s) being considered under the Utility Box Art Program. The following provide the types of interest that must be disclosed to the Committee before considering and voting on submitted artwork proposals, the Program Guidelines, and/or the Call for Artists documents:
● Financial Interest – A member has a direct financial gain or loss made by the Committee.
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● Personal Interest – A member has a family and/or personal relationship or ties to the artist(s), artwork(s), and/or vendor(s).
● Business Interest – A member has a professional relationship or ties to the artist(s), artwork(s), and/or vendor(s).
In the event a known or potential conflict of interest arises, a Committee Member should do the following:
● Disclosure – All members must disclose any known or potential conflicts of interest before considering and/or evaluating any submitted artwork proposals, the Program Guidelines, and/or the Call for Artists documents. ● Recusal – Members with any known or potential conflicts of interest must recuse themselves from discussions and decisions related to that conflict.
In the case that a member suspects a conflict of interest may exist for another member, the Committee shall conduct a vote to assess the known or potential conflicts to ensure impartiality. If the majority of the present Committee members determine there is a conflict of interest, the subject member shall recuse themselves from consideration of that particular artwork proposal.
Approval Criteria:
The criteria used to select eligible artists, artwork, and/or designs shall be evaluated accordingly:
● Evaluation of artistic excellence.
● The relevance of the design for the site location and application of themes. ● Vibrancy, innovation, and originality of work.
● Relationship to the social, cultural, and/or historical identity of a location. ● Appropriateness of scale, form, content, and design.
● Duarte artists or organizations may be given preference in the selection process if all other factors are equal.
Evaluation and Scoring:
The scoring rubric is composed of weighted scoring for four (4) categories, based upon the criteria shown below:
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1. Design Proposal
2. Artwork Statement
3. Artist Statement
4. Local Preference
To weigh each evaluator’s scores fairly, an aggregate ranking system is used instead of a purely numerical scoring system:
● First, each evaluator will score each submitted artwork on a City-provided score sheet, based on their own score from 1 – 101, with 101 being the highest.
● Second, each evaluator will rank their top three (3) choices based upon their own individual scoring.
● Third, the rankings are tabulated amongst evaluators. The artwork with the most first-place votes amongst the Committee is selected as the top-ranked proposal, the second-most votes will be the second choice, and the third-most votes will be the last choice. The process will assign the top three (3) ranked artwork pieces.
● Finally, the top two (2) ranked selections will be recommended to the City Council for ultimate consideration. The Committee can vote to include a third recommended selection, if desired.
● In the event of a tie, a second vote would be made amongst the top two (2) tied artwork selections.
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UTILITY BOX ART PROGRAM
Call for Artists
2025
November 25, 2025
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Call Summary
The City of Duarte is seeking original designs by local artists to cover twenty-one (21) utility boxes at fifteen (15) different locations as part of the Utility Box Art Program. “Utility boxes” include traffic controllers, meter pedestals, and irrigation control boxes. Some locations contain a smaller meter pedestal adjacent to the traffic controller. The Utility Box Art Program aims to transform these metal cabinets into works of art, supporting efforts to create a more vibrant, attractive, and welcoming cityscape and contributing to the unique character of each site location. We invite local emerging artists 18 years of age and older to showcase their talents while promoting eye-catching public art throughout the City.
Each utility box location and theme has been selected for this year’s program, as further described below. Artists will need to indicate their preferred location(s) on the application. All approved designs will be printed on vinyl and installed on City-owned utility boxes by a third-party vendor. The City and a third-party vendor will support the artists selected with final design submissions and modifications.
The original artwork can be designed/created in any 2D medium. We encourage applicants to develop designs in digital format, utilizing the template attached; however, the City will also accept photographs or scans of physical art for the application as well. Selected artists will need to convert final designs into one of the following file types: PDF, .ai, .psd, TIFF, or JPEG. TIFF and JPEG need to be a minimum of 300 DPI and a minimum of 2,000 pixels.
Selected artists will be paid a stipend for each approved design chosen for the three different utility box configurations present in the City. Utility box locations that contain a traffic controller and meter pedestal will receive a stipend of $950.
Locations that contain only a meter pedestal (not associated with a traffic controller) will be provided a stipend of $550. Artists who produce artwork for irrigation control boxes located in the City’s center median will be awarded a stipend of $400. An artist who submits a design for locations containing both a traffic controller and a meter pedestal must produce complementary designs for both utility boxes.
Artists may submit up to three (3) design proposals for each Call for Artists cycle, regardless of configuration type or location. An application must be submitted for each proposed design. The available utility box configurations are as follows:
A. Traffic Controllers and Meter Pedestals
B. Meter Pedestals Only
C. Irrigation Control Boxes Only
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Artists may have more than one (1) submission chosen by the City in the same calendar year, provided that the total stipend amount for all selected designs remains within the prevailing monetary limit established by law. This limit is currently less than $1,000 and is subject to change as allowed by law. 3
Utility Box Themes
“Duarte’s Route 66 – Past, Present, & Future”
A patchwork of roads connecting Chicago and Los Angeles, Historic Route 66 is legendary in American history. Long before it saw travelers journeying west, Native Americans created the first pathways that later expanded into wagon roads used by Spanish, Mexican, and American settlers. The establishment of Route 66 coincided with the rise of auto tourism in the 1920s, as newly mobile travelers began exploring the country behind the wheel. Nicknamed “The Mother Road” and “America’s Main Street,” Route 66 became a symbol of freedom and adventure on the open road.
Duarte was originally developed along Route 66 (Huntington Drive), influencing the City’s growth and development throughout the years. The roadway has been featured regularly in music, film, television, and writing. 2026 represents the centennial of Route 66. In celebration of this milestone anniversary, the City has selected this year’s theme as “Duarte’s Route 66 – Past, Present, & Future”. All utility box artwork submissions should do the following:
● Reflect this year’s overall theme – “Duarte’s Route 66 – Past, Present & Future”;
● Bolster the City’s connection with Route 66; and
● Incorporate the related subthemes shown below, as allowed by the configuration type of the utility boxes.
A. Subtheme 1 – “Faces & People”
● For applications on the “Traffic Controllers and Meter Pedestals” AND “Meter Pedestals Only” configurations.
● For applications for the “Traffic Controllers and Meter Pedestals” AND “Meter Pedestals Only” configurations.
● Available for applications for the “Traffic Controllers and Meter Pedestals” AND “Meter Pedestals Only” configurations.
● Can be chosen for applications on the “Traffic Controllers and Meter Pedestals” AND “Meter Pedestals Only” configurations.
B. Subtheme 2 – “Pop Culture & Entertainment”
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● For applications on the “Traffic Controllers and Meter Pedestals” AND “Meter Pedestals Only” configurations.
C. Subtheme 3 – “Landscapes & Wildlife”
● For applications on the “Irrigation Control Boxes Only” configuration.
Artists interested in learning more about Duarte’s history and its ties to Route 66 are encouraged to contact the Duarte Historical Society & Museum (777 Encanto Parkway) at (626) 357-9419 for additional resources.
Utility Box Locations
(See Attached for Pictures)
A. Traffic Controllers and Meter Pedestals Configuration (All locations are within the public sidewalk)
Location #1
● Southeast corner of Huntington Drive and Mountain Vista Plaza. ● This location serves as the gateway to one of the City’s most popular and successful shopping centers.
● The traffic controller is larger and a different shape than the ones in other locations.
Location #2
● Southeast corner of Huntington Drive and Buena Vista Street. ● This location is at the main intersection of the City. These boxes will be visible to residents and visitors, especially those utilizing the commercial businesses on each corner of the intersection.
Location #3
● Southeast corner of Huntington Drive and Brycedale Avenue. ● This location is adjacent to the City’s most prominent mixed-use development (“The Huntington”). The location is at the heart of the City’s Town Center Specific Plan, which aims to revitalize portions of Huntington Drive with urban design themes, mixed-use, and commercial development. It is also located north of Duarte High School and the school’s baseball fields. 5
Location #4
● Northeast corner of Huntington Drive and Pops Road.
● This site is located at a “T” intersection within the City’s Town Center. It is adjacent to Duarte’s Civic Center and a senior apartment complex. The traffic controller is located at the intersection, and the associated meter pedestal is approximately 130’ east of the traffic controller.
Location #5
● Northwest corner of Huntington Drive and Highland Avenue. ● This location is at the eastern end of the City’s Town Center area.
Commercial and office uses are on each corner of the intersection, but residential neighborhoods are adjacent to the commercial corners. This area sees additional foot traffic as a result of its location near Duarte High School, CS Arts, and the Metro light rail station located approximately ½ mile to the south.
Location #6
● Southeast corner of Huntington Drive and Las Lomas Road. ● This location is at the eastern end of the City, before you cross the San Gabriel River bridge and into Irwindale/Azusa. The location sits in front of the community’s original veterinary hospital and is located across the street from a small commercial plaza. Residential neighborhoods are located to the west and northwest of this site.
B. Meter Pedestals Only Configuration
(All locations are within the public sidewalk)
Location #7
● 900 block of Huntington Drive – south side of street. ● The pedestal is located directly in front of the “Oliva” residential townhouse project and adjacent to the Mountain Vista Plaza shopping Center. This is the first location in this year’s Call for Artists that is located in Duarte, once you cross the city boundary from Monrovia.
Location #8
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● Northwest corner of Huntington Drive and Brycedale Avenue. ● This pedestal is located at a “T” intersection. The site is directly in front of the City’s most prominent mixed-use development (“The Huntington”). The location is at the heart of the City’s Town Center Specific Plan, which aims to revitalize portions of Huntington Drive with urban design themes, mixed-use, and commercial development. It is also located north of Duarte High School and the school’s baseball fields.
● There is a second “tan” utility box to the west of the meter pedestal that is owned by a utility company and not a part of this Call for Artists.
Location #9
● 1551 Huntington Drive – north side of the street.
● This site is located within the City’s Town Center, directly in front of a community church and across the street from Duarte’s Civic Center.
Location #10
● 2400 block of Huntington Drive – north side of the street. ● The pedestal is located in front of a residential development, situated between the nearest cross streets, Patel Place and Usha Lane. This site sits across the street from vintage Route 66 commercial buildings that were constructed prior to the construction of the 210 Freeway.
C. Irrigation Control Boxes Only Configuration
(All locations are within the Huntington Drive median island) Location #11
● 900 block of Huntington Drive.
● The box is located directly in front of the “Oliva” residential townhouse project in Duarte and the carwash in Monrovia.
● Median landscaping will remain in place but may be trimmed back to allow installation.
Location #12
● 1500 block of Huntington Drive.
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● The box is located south of 1515 Huntington Drive. This site is located within the City’s Town Center and across the street from Duarte’s Civic Center.
Location #13
● 1900 block of Huntington Drive.
● The box is directly south of the townhouses located at 1931 Huntington Drive. The 32-acre property to the south of the irrigation control box is Westminster Gardens, a senior living community established in the 1950s as a haven for Presbyterian missionaries returning to the United States, and is now a life plan community for the general public.
● This location has slightly more visibility due to its location near a left-hand turn pocket.
Location #14
● 2400 block of Huntington Drive.
● The box is directly north of Charm Thai restaurant at 2414 Huntington Drive.
This site is across the street from vintage Route 66 commercial buildings that were constructed prior to the construction of the 210 Freeway. ● This location has slightly more visibility due to its location near a left-hand turn pocket.
Location #15
● 2700 block of Huntington Drive.
● The box is directly north of Justice Brothers Automotive (2734 Huntington Dr.) and We Pack It All (2745 Huntington Dr.). Justice Brothers has produced automotive and industrial products since 1936 and has been a fixture in Duarte for several decades. A Justice Brothers car museum was established along Huntington Drive in 1985.
● This location has very high visibility and is one of the first utility box structures in Duarte, as you are headed westbound after crossing the San Gabriel River bridge.
Note: Due to placement in the median island, applicants are advised to view the locations only from public sidewalks. Persons are at their own risk and assume all liability if they choose to cross the street and/or enter the median island. 8
Submittal Content
The following minimum information should be provided in each proposal and will be utilized in evaluating each proposal submitted. To expedite the evaluation of proposals, submittals shall include:
A. Utility Box Art Program application
B. Original artwork
- The artist must indicate the orientation of the artwork. Preferably, the applicant will use the geographical direction (north, west, etc.) of how the art is facing. The direction facing needs to be indicated below the submitted artwork or on another sheet that provides both the artwork and orientation. At minimum, the artist needs to indicate on the artwork or another sheet, the orientation of the artwork to the public street or streets it is adjacent to (e.g., facing Huntington Drive or facing Huntington Drive and Buena Vista Street).
C. An artist statement (200-word maximum)
a. The statement shall describe why the artist is interested in designing artwork for the utility box, previous experience working on art projects, previous experience working on public art projects (not required), and how the artist believes the art will beautify the surrounding area. (Note: the Artist Statement and Artwork Statement need to be combined onto the same document with item C listed before item D).
D. An artwork statement (200-word maximum)
- The statement shall describe and/or interpret the artwork as it relates to the theme and topics. (Note: the Artist Statement and Artwork Statement need to be combined onto the same document with item C listed after item D).
E. Resume (optional)
- A resume that includes exhibition history and past projects.
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- Include a brief description of each artwork. Please provide a hard and/or digital copy.
The original artwork can be designed/created in any 2D medium. We encourage applicants to develop designs in digital format using the attached template; however, the City will also accept photographs or scans of physical artwork for the application. The design concept must be provided in color. Selected artists will need to convert final designs into one of the following file types: PDF, .ai, .psd, TIFF, or JPEG. TIFF and JPEG images must have a minimum resolution of 300 DPI and a minimum of 2,000 pixels.
Project Details
Project Timeline*
● Call for Artists announced: December 1, 2025
● Application submission deadline: February 2, 2026 by 6 PM (PDT) or until 250 complete applications are received
● Artwork evaluated by Arts Ad Hoc Committee: March – April, 2026 ● Artwork approved by City Council: May – June, 2026
● Final design completed: July – August, 2026
● Project(s) installed: Fall 2026 (dependent upon vendor availability) *All dates are subject to change at the City of Duarte’s discretion.
Artist Stipend
Selected artists will be paid a stipend for each final design approved by the City.
There are several different configurations involving utility boxes that correspond with different-sized equipment, the number of boxes, surface area, and location.
Stipend amounts are provided for these configurations:
● Traffic controller AND meter pedestal = $950
● Meter pedestal only = $550
● Irrigation control box = $400
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The stipend will be paid in half (½) upon selection and in half (½) after final installation. The City will cover the cost of installing and maintaining the utility box wrap.
Application and Review Process
This is an online application process. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
All materials must be submitted online via the CaFÉ website (www.CallforEntry.org).
There is no application fee to apply or to use the CaFÉ system. To view the application, go to www.CallforEntry.org, register a username and password, navigate to “Apply to Calls,” and search the list for “City of Duarte Utility Box Art Program.”
If an artist needs reasonable accommodation or has limited access to the internet and is unable to complete the online application, a paper copy of the application form may be provided upon request. Paper applications are available at Duarte City Hall (1600 Huntington Drive) during normal operating hours.
All applications must be submitted no later than February 2, 2026 at 6 PM (PDT).
For those requiring reasonable accommodations or who have limited internet access, entries must be postmarked, emailed, or hand-delivered by the deadline time and date. If submitting via email, please ensure the application is a PDF file.
Artwork must be uploaded and sent utilizing the media requirements found below:
Email
Email: [email protected]
Subject: Utility Box Art Program – 2025 Call for Artists Mail/Walk-in
City of Duarte
City Manager’s Office
1600 Huntington Drive
Duarte, CA 91010
The City may alter the configuration selection made by the applicant, based upon the number of submittals for the locations and relevance of the artwork to the particular configuration.
Artwork will be evaluated and recommended by the Arts Ad Hoc Committee based upon a weighted scoring rubric, based upon the following criteria: design proposal, artwork statement, artist statement, and local preference. Artwork selected by the 11
Ad Hoc Committee will be referred to the City Council for final approval. Artists will be notified within one (1) week of City Council approval if their work is selected.
Media/Art Requirements
Design Guidelines
A. Utility box art may include graphic art, photos, or similar materials that can be converted into a digital format.
B. Artwork must be original and may not contain advertising, copyrighted material, religious art, drug-related content, sexual imagery, or convey political partisanship. All artwork should be appropriate for all ages to view in a public setting.
C. Art should be visible from a distance.
D. Text is discouraged; however, if the design is to include text, it must be included in the proposal. The artist must have the right to use this text.xt.
E. The name of one artist or artist group name may be included on the art, but shall be limited to no more than a 2” tall x 10” wide letter block, located on no more than two sides of any box, and placed in the lower one-third of the artwork. Artist(s) names should not detract from the art.
Media Requirements
A. Photography/photos submitted must be taken with a high-resolution camera with a minimum resolution of 20 megapixels.
B. Selected artwork must be created in or convertible to AI, PDF, PSD, or JPEG formats. These formats are most common because of the workability of the files, which helps prevent pixelation in the final prints. Size/resolutions should be a minimum of 300 dpi, a minimum of 2,000 pixels, and 40” wide by 20” high.
C. The City reserves the right to make layout edits to the design to ensure proper scaling and to prevent the artwork from covering any keyholes, meter windows, door hinges, sensors, ventilation openings, etc.
D. Artists of selected artwork understand and agree to the following: Selected artwork will be digitally applied to anti-graffiti vinyl and wrapped on utility boxes that may be targeted by vandals. Art is applied to functioning 12
equipment that may need repair or replacement. No guarantee is issued for the location or longevity of the display. The vendor may make adjustments to the finished piece to address installation challenges.
Artist Requirements
Artist Eligibility
A. Artists must be 18 years of age or older to apply.
B. Applicants must reside, work, or attend school in Los Angeles County.
C. Application is open to all artists: professional, amateur, and student.
D. Open to individual artists or a team of artists working as a group. If applying as a group, the application will need to be submitted as a group, and all individuals associated with the group must complete and sign both the Artist Application and the Utility Box Art Policy forms.
E. Artists may be evaluated on previous experience.
F. If all else is equal, priority will be given to residents of Duarte.
Artist Responsibilities
A. It is the responsibility of the artist to submit a completed application by the listed due date, as well as to include all required materials.
B. The artist shall adhere to all Utility Box Art Program Guidelines and the Call for Artists application.
C. The artist will be responsible for working with the printer/installer of vinyl wraps to assist in adjusting all artwork, files, and necessary materials for printing and installation on the utility boxes.
D. The artist retains the copyright to their original artwork.
City Responsibilities
A. The City will work with a third-party vendor to install the selected designs as a graffiti-resistant vinyl wrap on each box.
B. The City is responsible for the maintenance of the artwork.
C. Artists retain the copyright to their original artwork. By participating in the program, artists grant the City a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to 13
reproduce, display, and distribute images of the artwork for City-related purposes (e.g., promotional materials, website, and social media).
Process and Installation
Art Duration
While this art is intended for long-term use (five years or more), the City reserves the right to modify or remove the artwork should a utility box require maintenance, modifications, repairs, or any other reason deemed necessary by the City. Should this occur, the City can convert the utility box back to its original state and color, solicit new proposals, and update the artwork, or work with the artist to modify the art to reflect the respective changes that have occurred.
Ownership
Under the terms of the City’s contract with the artist, all City-funded art installed on City property is owned by the City upon its completion. Additionally, the attached terms and hold harmless agreement is required for entry.
Selection Process
A. Selection and approval will be based on the original artwork meeting the location’s theme, innovation, appropriateness, originality, visual impact, and Approval Criteria provided in the Program Guidelines.
B. All entries will be reviewed, scored, and recommended by the Arts Ad Hoc Committee for ultimate consideration and approval by the City Council.
C. Artists will be notified by City staff if their artwork is approved or not.
D. A vendor chosen by the City staff will work with the artist and then install a vinyl wrap of the approved original artwork.
E. Selected artists must provide a completed IRS Form W-9 prior to payment and will receive an IRS Form 1099 for any amount exceeding the threshold set by the IRS (currently $600, but subject to change).
Contact Information
For additional questions regarding this program, please contact Albert Nuñez, Management Analyst, at (626) 357-7931 ext. 267 or via email at [email protected].
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Traffic Controllers and Meter Pedestals Configuration
Location #1: Southeast corner of Huntington Drive and Mountain Vista Plaza Art Box Subtheme: Route 66 – “Faces & People” OR “Pop Culture & Entertainment” North (Front) South (Back)
East (Side) West (Side)
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Location #2: Southeast corner of Huntington Drive and Buena Vista Street Art Box Subtheme: Route 66 – “Faces & People” OR “Pop Culture & Entertainment” North (Front) South (Back)
East (Side) West (Side)
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Location #3: Southeast corner of Huntington Drive and Brycedale Avenue Art Box Subtheme: Route 66 – “Faces & People” OR “Pop Culture & Entertainment” North (Front) North (Front)
South (Back) South (Back)
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East (Side)
West (Side)
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Location #4: Northeast corner of Huntington Drive and Pops Road Art Box Subtheme: Route 66 – “Faces & People” OR “Pop Culture & Entertainment” North (Back-Traffic Controller) South (Front-Traffic Controller) East (Side-Traffic Controller) West (Side-Traffic Controller) 19
North (Back-Meter Pedestal) South (Front-Meter Pedestal) East (Side-Meter Pedestal) West (Side-Meter Pedestal)
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Location #5: Northwest corner of Huntington Drive and Highland Avenue Art Box Subtheme: Route 66 - “Faces & People” OR “Pop Culture & Entertainment” North (Side-Traffic Controller) South (Side-Traffic Controller) East (Front-Traffic Controller) West (Back-Traffic Controller) 21
North (Side-Meter Pedestal) South (Side-Meter Pedestal) East (Front-Meter Pedestal) West (Back-Meter Pedestal)
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Location #6: Southeast corner of Huntington Drive and Las Lomas Road Art Box Subtheme: Route 66 - “Faces & People” OR “Pop Culture & Entertainment” North (Front) South (Back)
East (Side) West (Side)
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Meter Pedestals Only Configuration
Location #7: 900 block of Huntington Drive (south-side) Art Box Subtheme: Route 66 - “Faces & People” OR “Pop Culture & Entertainment” North (Front) and East (Side) North (Front)
West (Side) and South (Back)
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Location #8: Northwest corner of Huntington Drive and Brycedale Avenue Art Box Subtheme: Route 66 - “Faces and People” OR “Pop Culture & Entertainment” North (Back) South (Front)
East (Side) West (Side)
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Location #9: 1551 Huntington Drive (north-side)
Art Box Subtheme: Route 66 - “Faces & People” OR “Pop Culture & Entertainment” North (Back) South (Front)
East (Side) West (Side)
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Location #10: 2400 block of Huntington Drive (north-side) Art Box Subtheme: Route 66 - “Faces & People” OR “Pop Culture & Entertainment” North (Back) South (Front)
East (Side) West (Side)
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Irrigation Control Box Only Configuration
Location #11: 900 block of Huntington Drive (median island) Art Box Subtheme: Route 66 - “Landscapes & Wildlife”
North (Side) South (Side)
East (Front) West (Front)
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Location #12: 1500 block of Huntington Drive (median island) Art Box Subtheme: Route 66 - “Landscapes & Wildlife”
North (Side) South (Side)
East (Front) West (Front)
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Location #13: 1900 block of Huntington Drive (median island) Art Box Subtheme: Route 66 - “Landscapes & Wildlife”
North (Side) South (Side)
East (Front) West (Front)
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Location #14: 2400 block of Huntington Drive (median island) Art Box Subtheme: Route 66 - “Landscapes & Wildlife”
North (Side) South (Side)
East (Front) West (Front)
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Location #15: 2700 block of Huntington Drive (median island) Art Box Subtheme: Route 66 - “Landscapes & Wildlife”
North (Side) South (Side)
East (Front) West (Front)
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Typical Traffic Signal Control Box Template
Actual Box May Vary
Typical Meter Pedestal Template
Actual Box May Vary
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Typical Irrigation Control Box Template
Actual Box May Vary
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