In 2017, the City of Dublin began a Utility Box Art program, hiring professional artists to decorate utility boxes with original paintings. This popular program has added color and character to Dublin's streets, and deters graffiti vandalism. The artwork on the boxes is considered temporary art, but a protective coating has been added to all boxes to lengthen their lifespan.
2019
Utility Box Art Series
City Council has approved nine City-owned traffic signal boxes to be painted in Spring 2019, with designs that reflect the City's brand, "The New American Backyard with an emphasis on the history of travel through Dublin." Design proposals will be reviewed by the Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission and approved by City Council. Painting will occur between February 1 and May 31, 2019. Locations for the nine boxes:
Box A - Northeast corner of Dublin Blvd. & Clark Ave.
Box B – Northwest corner of Dublin Blvd. & Sierra Ct.
Box C - Southeast corner Dublin Blvd. & Dublin Ct.
Box D- Northeast corner of Dublin Blvd. & Dougherty Rd.
Box E - Northwest corner of Dublin Blvd. & Scarlett Dr.
Box F – Southeast corner of Dublin Blvd. & DeMarcus Blvd.
Box G – Southeast corner of Dublin Blvd. & Iron Horse Pkwy. Box H – Southeast corner of Dublin Blvd. & Arnold Rd.
Box I – Northeast corner of Dublin Blvd. & Park Pl.
Download an application here. All proposals must be received by Heritage and Cultural Arts Supervisor Laura Johnston by Wednesday, October 31, 2018, 5:00 p.m.
Get Involved
Residents and business owners are invited to nominate boxes for the 2020 series by calling (925) 556-4504 or via e-mail at
laura.johnston@dublin.ca.gov.
