Presented by the Hintonburg Community Association, Councillor Christine Leadmand and Bell Canada

Deadline: February 14, 2010

The Hintonburg Community Association, Councillor Christine Leadman and Bell Canada have collaborated, to offer a unique opportunity to artists to enhance their neighbourhood this Spring. In an attempt to discourage the repeated graffiti tagging of the Bell Canada Utility boxes, a pilot public art project has been launched seeking artists to paint murals on a select number of boxes. Similar projects have proven successful in other Canadian cities such as Edmonton, Toronto and Halifax.

For this pilot, 6 local Bell Canada utility boxes have been chosen. These boxes are in the following prominent locations:

Corner of Fairmont and Gladstone, “Side of 96 Fairmont”
Parkdale United Church, box is on Gladstone (at Parkdale)
Parkdale Park – “opposite 20 Hamilton Avenue”
Between Mac’s convenience store and 1041 Wellington
Between 1153 Wellington and 1157 Wellington
Smirle and Wellington – “side of 1293 Wellington” – next to Petit Bill’s Bistro

Or see map here.

The Hintonburg Community Association, Councillor Christine Leadman and Bell Canada are seeking local QUAD artists interested in participating. A $300 honorarium is being offered for each box. Bell Canada will supply the speciality paint required. All other production costs are the responsibility of the artist.

HOW TO APPLY
Artists are encouraged to personally survey the specifications and locations of the utility boxes. In every case, applications should clearly state the utility box of choice and include:
Summary of mural
Clear and concise mural description (max 1 page)
Conceptual sketch
Artist contact information

Applications should be sent to:
Utility Box Pilot
C/O Hintonburg Community Association Inc
1064 Wellington Street
Ottawa Ontario K1Y 2Y3

or

Email: hca.arts@gmail.com
Subject: Utility Box Pilot


More Information:
Cassandra Mullins