Fremont Calls For Artists For Next Phase Of BoxART! Program

FREMONT, CA — Are you an artist? If so, the city of Fremont wants to hear from you for a new phase of the boxART! program.

The boxART! program is a unique way to Fremont's traffic signal control boxes into works of art for all to see while fighting against graffiti and highlighting the talent of city residents, the city explained on its website.

According to the city, the program employs local artists from all facets of the community — professional artists, artists with special needs, students, etc. — to help be a part of the solution and bring art to their community.

"The goal is to engage residents from the entire 90 square miles that is Fremont as they drive, walk, or bike throughout the city," Fremont's boxArt! website reported. "Seeing art throughout Fremont creates positivity, pride, and a sense of community."

Since beginning the program in 2014, the city has transformed close to 90 boxes.

Students, photographers, graphic designers and painters are all invited to apply to paint and design one of the city's 30 traffic signal control boxes included in the newest phase of the program.

"It's time to think 'outside the box' and help beautify Fremont, the city said.

The theme for the newest phase is "Sustainability," and the deadline for submissions is Monday, Jan. 30 at noon, the city said.

To view all of the boxes the city has already transformed, explore the boxART! Story Map.