Coconino News

The City of Flagstaff is inviting artists, graphic designers, and illustrators to participate in a Call to Artists to create original designs for traffic signal cabinets. The deadline for submissions is May 7, 2024.

According to the announcement, the call is open to artists 18 years or older residing and working within the United States. Designs must be original artwork and can be in any medium as long as they can be represented in a high-resolution digital image without loss of quality. The selected designs will be printed on vinyl and installed on cabinets in high-traffic areas around the city.

Three artists will be chosen to create artwork for specific signalized locations, including N Fourth St and E Sparrow Ave, N Beaver St and Flagstaff Medical Center Pedestrian Crosswalk, and S Lake Mary Rd and W High Country Trail.

Weldon, a representative of the city, expressed excitement about the initiative, stating, "Property owners, business owners, residents and visitors have expressed their excitement and delight for these community canvasses." The project aims to enhance Flagstaff's artistic character and promote neighborhood identity through public art installations.

The selection process will involve community members in the review panels, scoring proposals based on artistic merit and site specificity. Finalists will receive a stipend ranging from $1,500 to $2,500, depending on the location of the traffic signal cabinet. The initiative is supported by the Beautification and Public Art Commission and funded by the City of Flagstaff's Bed, Board, and Beverage (BBB) tax.

Interested individuals can find more information and apply at flagstaff.az.gov/4411.