Thursday, January 1, 2026
Utility Box Application
The City Council continues to support community identity by encouraging development and display of public art to promote the history, heritage, culture, and contemporary identity of Moreno Valley. The goal of the Moreno Valley Public Art program is to offer an opportunity for local artists and business owners to create a distinctive sense of place and pride in Moreno Valley city facilities, parks, utility boxes, streets, and open spaces.
Utility Box Program
Please review the Utility Box guidelines and other important information available on the Public Art website (https://moval.gov/parks-comm-svc/program-support-arts-utilitybox.html). Reviewing the information outlined on the website will ensure that your submission meets all requirements.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Please be advised that except for your personal email address, residential address and phone number, by submitting this application, you are consenting to the disclosure of this completed application and its contents under the California Public Records Act.
Requirement Checklist
Artist Information
Full Name Jared Wright
Are you a resident of the City of
Moreno Valley No
Company Name Jared Wright Art
Business Tax ID Number N/A
Contact Person Title Artist
E-mail [email protected]
Phone Number (951) 318-1858
Address 4918 El Molino Avenue
Riverside, CA, 92504
United States
Briefly describe your experience as an artist or involvement in public art projects:
I have been a member of Riverside's Eastside Arthouse for three years, during which time I have assisted on numerous mural projects. I recently completed a utility box painting project for the City of Claremont. I currently have an installation on exhibit at the Riverside Art Museum.
Social Media
1 Website: N/A
Instagram: @jared.wright.art
Facebook: N/A
Project Details
Are you requesting monetary funds
(maximum request: $500)? Yes
If you responded yes to the above,
what is the amount requested?
500
Project Theme: Splendid Succulents
Top Choice- Proposed Project
Location (include district and cross
streets):
Redlands Blvd. & Ironwood Ave.
Option 2- Proposed Project Location
(include district and cross streets):
Laselle St. & Ironwood Ave.
Option 3- Proposed Project Location
(include district and cross streets):
Indian St. & Ironwood Ave.
Project description:
The wrap features native succulents that grow throughout Southern California. It is intended to serve as a reminder of the beautiful and fragile biodiversity that graces Southland communities, and of the value of drought tolerant landscaping.
Rendering of artwork on Utility Box
Diagram:
Describe the goal/objective of your project:
The goal is to provide an aesthetically lovely reminder of the value of native drought tolerant plants that, especially as water consumption becomes an ever-increasing issue for Inland SoCal communities.
Has the City of Moreno Valley
provided funding to you in the past? No
2 Please Upload the Following Items Below:
Mock‐up of project using Adobe file on the Public Art
website
Examples of previous artwork Resume/CV
References
File Upload
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Terms and Conditions Accepted
Waiver of Liability
The undersigned, by participating in the City of Moreno Valley Public Art Program (“Art Program”), hereby agrees to waive all rights to pursue any actions, claims or lawsuits against the City of Moreno Valley (“City”) and all of its affiliated agencies, and their respective officials, agents, employees or volunteers (collectively, “City Parties”), irrespective of the nature of the injury, damage or liability, and release and hold harmless the City Parties from all claims, actions or lawsuits arising from or in connection with any injuries, death, liability, expenses, losses, claims, suits, actions, judgments, costs, or damages arising from or related to my participation in the Art Program.
I also hereby expressly waive any and all rights and benefits conferred upon me by the provisions of Section 1542 of the California Civil Code which reads as follows:
“A general release does not extend to claims that the creditor or releasing party does not know or suspect to exist in his or her favor at the time of executing the release and that, if known by him or her, would have materially affected his or her settlement with the debtor or released party.” Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 1542, and to implement a full and complete release as set forth, I acknowledge this waiver will be effective as a bar to any and all actions, fees, damages, losses, claims, liabilities and demands of whatsoever character, nature and kind known or unknown, or suspected or unsuspected. I further represent and warrant that I have read this Form, including this waiver provision, and, prior to executing this instrument, I have had an opportunity to consult an attorney about this 6 instrument and specifically about this waiver provision.
Initials
By signing below, I acknowledge that I
am authorized to sign this application.
I have read and agree to abide by the
City of Moreno Valley Public Art
Program requirements and Waiver of
Liability. I understand I will need to
complete the following items if my
project is approved: artist agreement,
new vendor form, W-9, Moreno Valley
business license, and provide a
certificate of insurance. I understand
that this application is subject to City
and Art Commission review, approval,
and denial.
Date Signed Thursday, January 1, 2026
Next Steps:
The Public Art team will contact you if any additional items are needed to complete your application. Once your application is complete, you will be invited to give a mandatory presentation of your project to the Public Art Commission. If approved, the artwork will then be presented to the City Council for final approval. Once approved by the City Council, the City and the artist will enter into a contract. At that stage, artists will be required to submit new vendor forms, a W-9, and obtain a City of Moreno Valley business license (fee: $65).
Questions or comments?
Contact the Public Art team at [email protected], visit Moval.org/parks, or call Jazmin Alvarez Barragan at 951.413.3163.
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