The NewtonSERVES BoxART Project
The goal of the NewtonSERVES BoxART project is to transform common, bland, green or gray utility boxes into visual, graphic and distinctive works of art. DPW, the Mayor’s Office for Cultural Affairs and Newton Community Pride have joined forces to collaborate on and to promote this program.
The NewtonSERVES BoxART Committee encourages artists (students as well as experienced artists) to share their creativity with the community. Vibrant public art creates an inviting environment and a sense of place. “We seek artwork that ‘enlarge, enliven and enlighten' our experience of the world. The images chosen should offer some positive benefit – delight, fantasy, sociability, amenity, memories, healing emotion or a sense of joy... a sense of well-being.”
The NewtonSERVES BoxART Committee is seeking proposals that are positive, original and creative and may (but are not required) to reflect the following:
- The immediate environment creating a sense of place – Newton/village
- The character and culture of Newton
- The history of Newton
The next round of proposals are due March 15, 2013
Download the Request for Proposal (RFP)
More Information: email: NewtonSERVES@newtoncommunitypride.org or call 617 527-8283.
Details
- Artists whould either be from Newton, work live or attend school in Newton.
- Submit the application to:
NewtonSERVES BoxART Committee
Newton Cultural Center
225 Nevada Street
Newton, MA 02460 - Proposals should be positive, original and creative and may (but are not required) to relect the following:
- The immediate environment creating a sense of place – Newton/village
- The character and culture of Newton
- The history of Newton
- The NewtonSERVES BoxART Committee will review the proposals. Judging will be anonymous.
- Once your art is selected, the NewtonSERVESBoxART Committee will send you notification by email and formal letter
- Artists will be reimbursed up to $100 for painting supplies with proper receipts.
- Artists may use only Acrylic Paint: Golden or Liquitex high-vicosity paint, lifhtfastness 1.
