City Council Meeting
Utility Box Art Program Update
June 2, 2025
Submissions
Applications were accepted between
September 1 through December 31, 2024. 15 Artists Applied 23 Designs SubmittedArtwork will be applied either by the artist through hand-painting or by a third-party
vendor using a vinyl wrap.
E. Hillsdale Blvd. @ Gull Avenue
Port Royal Ave. @ Edgewater Blvd.
Metro Center Blvd. @ Edgewater Blvd.
Foster City Blvd. @ Polynesia Drive
4 Utility Box Locations
Judging Criteria
The categories each evaluator was asked to score on included:
1. Design & Creative Elements:
Does the design demonstrate unique artistic
vision and creativity? Is it an original concept
rather than a replication of existing work?
2. Artistic Quality & Execution:
Are the artistic elements well executed?
Does the design showcase skill and effort?
3. Relevance to Foster City/Community Connection:
Does the design align with and reflect the city? Does it foster a sense of pride or belonging within the community?
4. Visual Impact:
Does the design catch the viewer’s attention? Is it engaging and aesthetically pleasing from a distance and up close?
5. Suitability for Public Display:
Is the content appropriate for all ages and inclusive of the community? Does it enhance the surroundings without being disruptive or controversial? 01 PAINTED
SELECTION
Selected Location:
E. Hillsdale Boulevard @ Gull Avenue
Kelania P.
Foster City Resident
Been a resident since they were 3 year-old.
What makes this city unique and familiar to me is
the large Asian demographic that resides here.
Color Palette: Lapis Blue from “qing hua” porcelain
Main Inspiration: food, events, leisure, and iconic
Foster City landmarks.
02 PAINTED
SELECTION
Selected Location:
Port Royal Avenue @ Edgewater Boulevard
Emily M.
Foster City Resident
My art will... remind passerby of the beautiful
memories they ’ ve made in our public parks.
Color Palette: Vibrant colors representing the
vibrant community.
Main Inspiration: Time spent with friends and
family at our beautiful parks. Each panel represents
residents at Edgewater Park.
03 VINYL
SELECTION
Selected Location:
Metro Center Boulevard @ Edgewater Boulevard
Shalan C.
Works in Foster City
I believe art is powerful and essential to the
human experience, for how it inspires people, how
it shapes the artist, and its ability to touch and
communicate the mysteries of life.
Main Inspiration: The artist has deep personal ties to
this place—their spouse grew up here, their mother-
in-law still lives here, and now they work here.
04 VINYL
SELECTION
Selected Location:
Foster City Boulevard @ Polynesia Drive
Naisha O.
Foster City Resident
The phrase “ Our Home, Foster City ” ... a community
that embraces you for who you are, fosters your
dreams, and feels like home.
Main Inspiration: The artist was inspired by a trail in Foster City that their family discovered during the
pandemic, lined with ice plants and willow trees.
The natural beauty and the diversity of Foster City
further shaped the vision behind the design.
1. 2. JUNE-AUGUST 2025
TONIGHT
Installation of Artwork
Pilot Program Update to City Council
Next Steps