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Becoming a Stockton Beautiful member is a meaningful way to invest in more beautiful Stockton. Membership directly supports community beautification projects, tree plantings, public gardens, educational programs, and volunteer initiatives that enhance the quality of life throughout our city. Memberships follow the calendar year, with each membership beginning on January 1 and renewing annually every January, regardless of the date you join. New members who enroll during the year receive all current membership benefits through the remainder of that calendar year.

If you prefer to join by mail, please make your check payable to Stockton Beautiful and send it to P.O. Box 4121, Stockton, CA 95204.

INDIVIDUAL AND CORPORATE GIVING

Individual Membership - $25
Family Membership - $40
Corporate Membership - $100

Donate a Memorial Engraved Brick

Are you looking to commemorate a loved one or a special group?
The Gerry Dunlap Rose Garden in Victory Park offers the perfect opportunity to honor their memory with an engraved brick. Your donation will not only create a lasting tribute but also support the future of the garden. Engraved bricks can be found at the entrance and will be seen by all who visit. For a $250 donation per brick, you can decide on the message you would like to see engraved, such as "Honoring John Smith," "In Memory of John Smith," or "The Smith Family." To purchase a brick, simply make a check payable to Stockton Beautiful PO Box 4121 Stockton, CA 95204. An acknowledgment will be sent to you, and your contribution is tax-deductible under our federal ID#68-0295089. For any further questions, please email us at Stocktonbeautiful89@gmail.com.

Download the PDF for more details and instructions.

Project Paintbox

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
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
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:

A completed Project Paintbox application
A completed signal box design template
Original concept artwork

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

Our Mission

To increase community pride by augmenting Stockton's aesthetic appeal; promoting civic improvements which enhance, restore and preserve our city's beauty; and by recognizing individuals and institutions who contribute to this worthy endeavor.