The City of Georgetown Arts and Culture Program is requesting design proposals to update three utility boxes within the Downtown Georgetown Cultural District.
Application Deadline: May 31st, 2026
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Beginning April 1st, 2026, The City of Georgetown’s Arts and Culture Board will invite artist entries for three utility boxes along Austin Ave at 8th St, 7th St, and 2nd St. The goal of the Utility Box Art Project is to use utility boxes as canvases for works of art to contribute to the vitality and attractiveness of the Downtown Georgetown Cultural District. A digital image of the artwork will be used to produce a vinyl wrap that will be printed and installed by a professional printing company. To view the current utility boxes, please visit https://visit.georgetown.org/arts/utility_box_art.php
DESIGN GUIDELINES: Artwork on utility boxes functions as a form of communication to a moving audience with the goal of creating a vibrant, inclusive and interesting urban environment. There is no specific theme requested; successful proposals will foster community pride and contribute to a sense of identity for the citizens. Ideal artwork will use bright, vibrant colors and designs that stand out at a distance. The board encourages you to visualize how your design will look from far away and from all sides.
ELIGIBILITY: This opportunity is open to all professional artists 18 and older
STIPENDS: Artists selected will receive a $500 stipend upon installation of the artwork.
INSTALLATION DATE: Installations will take place in August 2026.
APPLY: Applications will be submitted through Submittable.com between April 1st and May 31st, 2026: https://artsgeorgetown.submittable.com/Submit
SELECTION: From the entries submitted by the May 31st deadline, the City of Georgetown Arts and Culture Board will select (3) designs at the June 16th Arts and Culture Board meeting. Selected artists will be notified by the end of June. Artwork will be replaced every 2-3 years.
APPLICATION FEE: None
Questions: Contact Amanda Still at 512-930-8471 or Amanda.still@georgetowntexas.gov
Closing Date: 05/31/26
Location: Georgetown, TX
Website: https://visit.georgetown.org/georgetown_art_center/for_artists/open_calls.php