The sponsorship program will permit a sponsor to commission or select a work of art designed by a local artist, to be placed on a box. Sponsors will be acknowledged on the Utility Box Art Program webpage, on the UBAP map and through other City media channels. The donation is tax deductible.

1. The cost to sponsor a box for up to 3 years will be $3,000.
*Inquire about reduced fees for small nonprofit organizations.for small organizations.
2. Branding on the box cannot exceed 20% of printable space and must blend into the artwork or design. The intent of the box is not to create a business billboard but a tastefully appealing piece of art that meets standards set by the Arts Commission and city staff.
3. Organizations and businesses are required to solicit an artwork design from a local artist. Please refer to the Artist Eligibility paragraph above for more details about the application process and the materials required. Once approved, the City will pay an honorarium to each artist for their submitted and approved design. Any other fees associated with commissioning a separate artwork(s) themed specifically to product or a business, are the responsibility of the business and or organization.

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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 description of your organization (300 words or less): 

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* 6. Is there a location you prefer? 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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* 7. Upload your organization's logo below:

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* 8. Artist Name:

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* 9. Artwork Title: 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. Please upload an image of the artwork design:

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* 11. Please acknowledge the statements below by clicking each box and signing and dating below.

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* 12. 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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