Fort St. John looking for artists to decorate utility boxes along 100th Street 

FORT ST. JOHN — The City of Fort St. John is looking for local artists to propose a series of art wrap designs to be installed on utility boxes along 100th Street to contribute to the “street experience and artistic development.”

According to the city, artwork must be new, unique, and original. Digital and fine art will be considered. 

Artists should have a connection with the city and have designs with the people and places of Fort St. John in mind.

The city says the program will provide artists with opportunities to work in the public realm, create opportunities for established artists to mentor emerging artists, support and celebrate the creativity of local artists, and deter graffiti vandalism.

Artists can select between two to four boxes to wrap and will receive a fee of $700 per box design. 

Applications should be sent to ngallant@fortstjohn.ca with the subject line “Art Wraps Program” until Friday, June 14th, at 4:00 p.m. 

The artists will be selected on June 21st, their designs must be submitted by July 26th, and the chosen artwork is expected to be installed on August 23rd, 2024.  

Questions can be directed to Eryn Griffith, the city’s arts and culture manager, at egriffith@fortstjohn.ca. 

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