Call for Artists - Utility Box Art Wrap Program

Published on March 04, 2026

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The City of Fridley is seeking original artwork from area artists to replicate on vinyl wraps that will be installed on utility boxes along University Avenue in Fridley. Youth submissions encouraged!

Eligibility: The opportunity is open to artists residing in or having a strong relationship with the City of Fridley. Examples may include working or attending school in Fridley or being affiliated with a Fridley-based non-profit organization. Preference will be given to current residents of Fridley. 

A variety of mediums will be considered if the artwork can be successfully converted to a digital file format. All non-youth submissions must be in the specified digital format detailed in the Policies and Guidelines document(PDF, 2MB). Artwork must be original to the artist and not created using Artificial Intelligence (AI). 

Artists will receive $500 for each artwork submission selected by the Fridley Public Arts Commission for use in the program. Final selection and disbursement of the $500 award is contingent on the individual signing an artwork use agreement with the Minnesota Department of Transportation. 

Timeline

  • April 22, 2026 - Application submission deadline
  • May 6, 2026 - Anticipated selection of artwork at the Fridley Public Arts Commission meeting
  • Prior to May 29, 2026 - Final design notice to artists
  • Summer 2026 - Artwork installed

Project timeline is subject to change.

Learn more about the program and artist eligibility

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