Peoria updates competition to add $500 reward for winning designs
The Boxes and Beautification Program will feature art from local artists displayed Downtown and in the Warehouse District. The art will be displayed on 15 different electrical boxes and 100 banners to create an outdoor gallery to 'enrich' the community, said city spokeswoman Stacy Peterson.
'This initiative reflects Peoria's commitment to making public art more accessible,' said Peterson. 'By simplifying the process, we're ensuring that more artists have the opportunity to share their talent while enhancing the visual appeal of our public spaces.'
Local artists who either live in or have a studio in Peoria are eligible to enter up to three pieces of art, and if their artwork is selected, the artist will receive $500 for each design chosen.
The deadline for design submissions is 11:59 p.m. on March 22.
She said artists can submit designs by the following steps:
Visit the city's website to access the updated policy and online form.
Select whether you'd like your work featured on a banner or an electrical box.
Upload a high-resolution JPG of your artwork.
The program is being paid for with the American Rescue Plan Act funding received in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
For more information on the contest visit the Banners and Boxes Beautification page.
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