A Call for Local Stockton Students
Stockton Beautiful, in partnership with the Stockton Arts Commission,
invites student artists to transform traffic signal utility boxes into
vibrant works of public art throughout Stockton.
Project Paintbox celebrates Stockton’s creativity, neighborhoods, history,
culture, and natural beauty while giving student artists the opportunity to
leave a lasting impact on the community.
Who Can Apply?
Project Paintbox is open to student artists currently attending:
- Stockton-area high schools
- San Joaquin Delta College
- University of the Pacific
Individual artists and small teams are encouraged to apply.
About the Project
Selected artists will create original artwork for one of ten traffic signal
utility boxes located throughout the City of Stockton.
Artwork should:
- Celebrate Stockton and its community
- Be appropriate for all ages
- Be completely original
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Not include copyrighted material, trademarks, political messages, or
offensive content
Completed artwork will become a long-term public art installation and the
property of the City of Stockton.
Artist Responsibilities
Selected artists will:
- Prepare, sand, and prime the assigned signal box
- Paint the box using acrylic paint
- Apply a clear anti-graffiti protective coating
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Keep vents, airflow openings, access panels, meters, and identification
markings unobstructed
Artists may sign their completed box in a space no larger than 5 inches by
10 inches.
Artist Compensation
Each selected artist will receive $800 from Stockton
Beautiful to help cover project supplies and services.
Selection Process
A joint committee representing Stockton Beautiful and the Stockton Arts
Commission will review all completed applications and artwork proposals.
Ten artists will be selected. Approved artists will be asked to enter into
an agreement with Stockton Beautiful and the City of Stockton.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit:
Applicants under 18 years of age must include written permission from a
parent or guardian.
Mail completed applications to:
Stockton Beautiful
P.O. Box 4121
Stockton, CA 95204