Artists can apply to beautify Duluth utility box

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A wrapped utility box on Woodland Avenue and 8th Street E.
A wrapped utility box on Woodland Avenue and 8th Street E. City of Duluth

The Duluth Public Arts Commission has a program to beautify the city’s utility boxes, and they are asking artists to apply.

According to city officials, the Utility Box Wrap program focuses on geographic equity, while allowing artists the opportunity to display artwork on utility boxes in various locations throughout the city.

The photo above displays artwork by Alexa Carson. It is located at Woodland Avenue and 8th Street. Below is a design created by Aya Kawaguchi and BAM Students. This box can be found on 27th Avenue W and Superior Street.

The Duluth Public Arts Commission is working to beautify the city’s utility boxes. This one is at 27th Ave W & Superior St. (City of Duluth)

There is one utility box wrap location available, and applications will be accepted through April 30.

Artists can apply on the commission’s web page. The awarded artist will be notified by late May.