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Stockton Beautiful is a community based, non-profit organization that works to build a sense of community through beautification projects.

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Treble and Bass: An Evening with Stockton Beautiful

Where Music Meets Beautification

You’re invited to Treble and Bass: An Evening with Stockton Beautiful — a special gathering that blends community, music, and purpose. This elegant evening will support the restoration of the landscape median on Pacific Avenue south of the Calaveras River, a key beautification project enhancing one of Stockton’s most beloved corridors.

Hosted by First Lady Jean Callahan, the event promises a memorable experience in a beautiful setting surrounded by music and friends committed to keeping Stockton beautiful.

Event Highlights

  • Hors d’oeuvres provided by Bon Appetit
  • Live music by the Conservatory of Music at the University of the Pacific
  • Wine generously donated by Jerry Butterfield and Wine Wizards
  • Silent Auction with all proceeds directly supporting the Pacific Avenue landscape median restoration project

Event Details

  • Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025
  • Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
  • Location: President’s Residence, University of the Pacific
  • 621 Presidents Drive, Stockton, CA 95211
  • Tickets: $125 per person

Reserved parking is available in Lot 7. Enter campus from Knoles Way at the stoplight off Pacific Avenue.

How to Purchase Tickets

Tickets are $125 per person and can be purchased in one of two ways:

Online by credit card. 

By Mail: Send checks to

Stockton Beautiful
P.O. Box 4121
Stockton, CA 95204

Support a More Beautiful Stockton

Your participation directly contributes to Stockton Beautiful’s mission to enhance the natural and built environment of our community. Together, we can transform public spaces and create a more vibrant, welcoming city — one project at a time. Join us for an evening where music meets beautification and help us make a lasting impact on Stockton’s landscape.

 



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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:

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.

Location

P.O. Box 4121
Stockton, CA 95204

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