Utility Box Art

Thanks to a grant from the Downtown Mobile Alliance‘s MOBilize Fund and various private donors, we have made headway towards our newest public art initiative! So far, 25 utility boxes have been painted or wrapped throughout downtown, and more are in the works!

We are currently at capacity for art submissions for this project through the end of 2023. However, this project will continue on a rolling basis throughout 2024 and beyond, and artists are still welcomed to apply. All 2-D art mediums are potentially eligible, including photography. Chosen artists may choose to either paint the box OR have it professionally wrapped with vinyl or a similar application.

Each power box project will be provided with a $750 budget, including the cost of materials/vinyl application. Additional compensation may be available on special applications. A selection committee will choose artists on a rolling bases throughout the year as funds become available.

We are currently in search of potential sponsors for this project. Each painted box will cost approximately $1000. If you are interested in funding this project, email Angela Montgomery at amontgomery@mobilearts.org.

Completed box artists and locations include:

Harlan Toole Schwall – Corner of Dauphin and Joachim

Amanda Youngblood – Corner of Conti and Joachim

Brian Tan – Corner of Dauphin and Conception

Hannah Legg – Dauphin and St. Joseph

Lynn Oldshue – St. Francis and St. Joseph

Janet Hinton – Corner of Conti and Conception

Quintin Ayers – Corner of Dauphin and Dearborn

Spencer Smith – Corner of Conti and Joachim

Walker Ladd – Corner of Dauphin and Claiborne

Janie Brown & Renee Wallace – Conti St (near Conception)

Gabby Smith – Corner of Conti and Claiborne

Kat Stoves – Corner of Dauphin and Washington

Margaret Ferraro – Corner of St. Louis and Jackson

Clifton Pugh – Corner of St. Louis and Joachim

Katie Thompson – Corner of St. Louis and Conception

Karen Bullock – Corner of St. Louis and Royal

Francisca Carvajal – Corner of Dauphin and Franklin

Mike Dumas – Corner of Government and Royal

Ottie James – Corner of St. Francis and Royal

Jessica Croft – Corner of Dauphin and Royal

Laurie Shaerer – Corner of Dauphin and Royal

Tiersha Laird – Corner of St. Michael and Royal

Ty Tover – Corner of St. Michael and Royal

Azalea City Art Quilters – Corner of St. Louis and Conception

Veronique Vanblaere – Corner of St. Joseph and St. Michael

Magen Pierce – Conception and St. Francis

Shanlie Whittington – Corner of St. Anthony and St. Joseph

Sarah Rutledge Fisher – Corner of St. Louis and St. Joseph

Are you an artist interested in participating in this project? Apply to paint or wrap a box using the form linked below.