The Utility Box Art Program wraps about 6-10 new boxes each year with new vinyl and replaces older vinyl wraps every 3-5 years, as needed. Currently, the City of Costa Mesa has over 60 utility boxes wrapped with unique designs from Orange County artists.

Each artist may submit two new designs annually, but only one artwork will be considered for the program per year. All designs require a final approval from the City of Costa Mesa Arts Commission.

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* 1. Contact Information

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* 2. Website URL (if applicable):

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* 3. Facebook URL (if applicable): 

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* 4. Instagram URL (if applicable):

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* 5. Please provide a short artist biography in the third person (300 words or less):

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* 6. (Optional) Attach a Curriculum Vitae (CV): 

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* 7. Artwork Title #1: This may be used, in whole or in part, for promotion, if your application is approved, and will be placed on the Utility Box Google Map.

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* 8. Artwork Description #1: Write in a brief description of a few words that address the basic visual elements of your piece. This may be used, in whole or in part, for promotion if your application is approved and will be placed on the Utility Box Google map.

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* 9. Artwork Medium #1: How did you make this? What materials were used? This may be used, in whole or in part, for promotion if your application is approved and will be placed on the Utility Box Google map.

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* 10. What year did you create the artwork you are submitting?

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* 11. Is there a location you prefer for design #1? This is a suggestion and will be honored whenever possible but not guaranteed. Please refer to the City of Costa Mesa Utility Box Google map on our website HERE to view available boxes.

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* 12. PHOTO #1: (Please upload the top of the utility box here): You will need to upload five photos of the artwork you would like to be placed on the utility box; the top part of the utility box, the front and back and the two sides- check the handbook diagram

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* 13. PHOTO #2 (front of the utility box):

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* 14. PHOTO #3 (back of the utility box):

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* 15. PHOTO #4 (one side of the utility box):

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* 16. PHOTO #5 (one side of the utility box):

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* 17. PHOTO #6 (full image):

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* 18. Artwork Title #2: This may be used, in whole or in part, for promotion, if your application is approved, and will be placed on the Utility Box Google Map.

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* 19. Artwork Description #2: Write in a brief description of a few words that address the basic visual elements of your piece. This may be used, in whole or in part, for promotion if your application is approved and will be placed on the Utility Box Google map.

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* 20. Artwork Medium #2: How did you make this? What materials were used? This may be used, in whole or in part, for promotion if your application is approved and will be placed on the Utility Box Google map.

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* 21. What year did you create the artwork you are submitting?

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* 22. Is there a location you prefer for design #2? This is a suggestion and will be honored whenever possible but not guaranteed. Please refer to the City of Costa Mesa Utility Box Google map on our website HERE to view available boxes.

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* 23. PHOTO #1: (Please upload the top of the utility box here): You will need to upload five photos of the artwork you would like to be placed on the utility box; the top part of the utility box, the front and back and the two sides- check the handbook diagram

PNG, JPG, JPEG file types only.
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* 24. PHOTO #2 (front of the utility box):

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* 25. PHOTO #3 (back of the utility box):

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* 26. PHOTO #4 (one side of the utility box):

PNG, JPG, JPEG file types only.
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* 27. PHOTO #5 (one side of the utility box):

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* 28. PHOTO #6 (full size):

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* 29. Would you be interested in participating in a brief interview for City of Costa Mesa social media platforms to help promote and bring awareness to the program?

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* 30. (OPTIONAL) Each artist is permitted 1 submission per year after the approval of the Costa Mesa Arts Commission. Once approved, an artist honorarium in the amount of $300 will be awarded after the vinyl wrap has been completed and the artwork is visible to the public. Artists will be notified, and a check will be mailed. In order for a payout, the City will need a W-9 filed. Fill out and email or upload as part of your application. W-9 Form

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* 31. Please acknowledge the statement below by clicking the box (optional): 

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* 32. If you'd like to be a part of the Arts Directory, please upload or email an image you would like displayed as your featured image on the City website: 

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* 33. Please acknowledge the statements below by clicking the box and signing and dating below. Artists under the age of 18 must have a guardian sign off on these acknowledgements and sign for the statement below.

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* 34. I represent that I am the author of and owner of all rights in and to the Artwork and that I have the sole and exclusive right to make within the grant of rights, including but not limited to moral rights, that neither I nor anyone else has any contractual or other arrangements which will interfere with rights herein granted and warrant that the rights herein granted will not infringe on the rights of any third party and that the consent or permission of no other party is required by City in connection with the use of the Artwork. I agree to indemnify and hold City harmless from and against any and all liability, damages, claims and demands of whatever kind and nature, either in law or in equity, which arises or may hereafter arise from the City's use or display of the Artwork or in connection with the breach or alleged breach of my representation and/or warranty made hereunder. I understand and agree that the City may remove my artwork at any time without prior notice. I further acknowledge the City will make an effort to inform me as the artist in advance of the removal of the artwork, but any such removal will not be dependent on advance notice being given.

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