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CITY OF <br />ASHLAND <br />Public Art Commission <br />CALL FOR ENTRIES <br />Reflections of Ashland: Utility Box Beautification Project <br />OVERVIEW/ VISION <br />The City of Ashland's Public Arts Commission invites artists to submit 2- dimensional <br />plane and drawings to be considered in a continuation of the Reflections of Ashland; <br />Utility Box Beautification Project. <br />Reflections of Ashland; Utility Box Beautification Project Phase t was completed in July <br />2009 with the beautification of various utility boxes throughout Ashland taking <br />these "necessary" utilitarian objects and transforming them into works of art that enhance <br />the visual landscape. Phase I focused on Ashland's Historic Downtown and Railroad <br />District where seven utility boxes were painted for beautification. At this time, one box <br />at the corner of Heiman and Hersey Streets will be added to the collection. <br />This project celebrates community pride and elevates awareness of public art amongst the <br />citizens and visitors of Ashland. This project will also be an opportunity for local artists <br />to display their talents in the public sphere of Ashland. <br />PROJECT DESCRIPTION <br />A local Ashland business, Dreamsack, in cooperation with the Public Arts Commission is <br />the sponsor of this utility box. <br />The theme for this project is Reflections of Ashland. Artists are invited to submit designs <br />that are suitable to the theme of Reflections of Ashland. These may include but are not <br />limited to designs that reflect Ashland's natural beauty, cultural offerings, history and <br />distinctive charm. All designs must be submitted on the Design Template (attached). <br />Artists may find it easier to create their design by enlarging the template. <br />The winning design will be selected based on adherence to specific guidelines and <br />criteria as defined at the end of this document. <br />The chosen artists will be asked to paint the utility box during the month of August or <br />September. The artists will receive a stipend for paint in the form of a reimbursement <br />and assistance in obtaining the correct paints for durability. <br />The PAC will hire a professional to prepare the box for painting and to apply a vandal <br />proof coating after the box is painted. <br />25E -22 <br />