The City of Boise’s Department of Arts & History invites artists to apply for the opportunity to create or supply artwork for the 2025 Traffic Box Program.

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DEADLINE: Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at 1 p.m. (MT)

PROJECT BUDGET: $1,000

LOCATION: Boise, Idaho

INFO SESSION: October 1, 2024, from 1:00 - 1:30 p.m. (MT) - REGISTER HERE

QUESTIONS/CLARIFICATIONS: Savannah Shaon (by October 9, 2024, at 5 p.m. MT)

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Opportunity

The City of Boise’s Department of Arts & History invites artists to apply for the opportunity to create or supply artwork for the 2025 Traffic Box Program. Selected artists will be paid $1,000 to create or supply original artwork to be digitized and fabricated into a vinyl wrap. Artists may use original, existing artwork or create new, original artwork which could consist of illustration, painting, digital images, textiles, mosaic, photography, photographs of original artwork, and more. 

Artists will be selected by a selection panel, and the panel may select up to 16 artists or artist teams to implement their design concept. Selection panelists may give preference to artists that are not currently represented in the Traffic Box Collection and works that add to the diversity of the collection. 

Concept Prompt

The 2025 Traffic Box Art Program challenges artists to respond to: Create an entirely new Boise through the playful use of non-naturalistic colors, forms, and perspectives; a subjective depiction of the natural world.  

Potential Locations
The department of Arts & History and Capital City Development Corporation (CCDC) are partnering to fund and facilitate the 2025 Traffic Box Art Program. 16 traffic boxes in Boise's Westside District are eligible for re-wrap in 2025. Artists selected should be prepared to design a wrap on either a single large box or both a large and small box on one pedestal. Priority for re-wraps is based on the age and condition of existing wraps and proximity to high-visibility locations like intersections, schools, and libraries. 

Eligibility

Local artists are strongly encouraged to apply. Opportunity open to applicants of all ages with parent or guardian acting as contract representative for applicants under 18 years of age. Artist teams should only submit ONE application per team.   

How do I apply?
You can access the Submittable application by clicking this link: Traffic Box Art 2025

In our commitment to engaging everyone, the City of Boise is actively removing barriers to participation, including for our residents with disabilities and those who prefer a language other than English. If you need an accommodation to access City of Boise’s services, programs, or activities, please contact us at artsandhistory@cityofboise.org or 208-608-7050 (TTY 800-377-3529).

En nuestro compromiso por lograr la participación de todos, la Ciudad de Boise está eliminando activamente las barreras a la participación, incluso para nuestros residentes con discapacidades y aquellos que prefieren un idioma distinto del inglés. Si necesita una adaptación para acceder a los servicios, programas o actividades de la Ciudad de Boise, póngase en contacto con nosotros en artsandhistory@cityofboise.org o en el 208-608-7050 (TTY 800-377-3529).