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The Utility Box Beautification Project is a public art program designed to transform common traffic control utility boxes into distinctive works of art, creating a more vibrant, attractive cityscape. This program is under the direction of City Council and is supervised and facilitated by the Cultural Arts Commission and City staff. The program celebrates local artists and their artwork, acts as a deterrent to graffiti, and involves the City and County residents in contributing to the beautification of the city. Take a virtual tour of the Utility Box Beautification Project of the utility box locations. If you have any questions or need any additional information, please contact submissions@manhattanbeach.gov
Call to Artists RFP
The City of Manhattan Beach and the Cultural Arts Commission are seeking proposals for artwork to be installed on utility boxes throughout the City.
Phase I of this project was completed in 2019 and included eleven locations.
All artists are encouraged to submit a proposal for phase III of the project. Phase III is open to artists from the South Bay Beach Cities - Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, or El Segundo, with the exception of Los Angeles County Youth ages 17 years old and younger or 18 years old with proof of enrollment in high school.
Artists will receive a stipend for any artwork that is selected and installed. For more information and to apply, please read below or download the Utility Box Beautification Program Call to Artists RFP (PDF).