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City of Paducah
Paducah Power System
Utility Box Art
Reques
t for Proposal Call for Entries
About
Paducah Power System and the City of Paducah would like to invite the artists living and working in Western Kentucky to
apply for the Art Utility Box program, "powerART"! As part of the City’s initiatives for beautification, community
development, and need for public art we have partnered with Paducah Power System to create visual paintings that
connect and encourage the vibrancy and culture of Paducah by using Paducah Power’s utility boxes! The utility box art
program is designed to enhance and grow upon Paducah’s, character, and culture.
Goals Location of Utility Boxes
-Creates a sense of place and belonging Noble Park near lake Gerry B. Montgomery
-Encourages dialogue and engagement with its surrounding
General Guidelines
- The submitted artwork must resemble the art that will be painted on the box.
- Acrylic paint only - Spray painting is not permitted or artwork that requires any adhesive
- The meter, labels, stickers, levers, hinges, and keyholes on the box will not have any coating
over them
- The vents will not be covered as not to restrict airflow from the cabinet
- When washing or painting the box, it should be done in a manner so that no moisture gets
inside the box through any vents. There is sensitive electronic equipment inside the boxes
Eligibility
- Regional call for artists living and working in Western Kentucky
- 18 years or older, if under the age of 18 you must have a parent/guardian be present
- Individuals, groups, and organizations may apply
- You may submit up to three images
Timeline
Deadline:
Jurying:
Notification:
Painting:
Completion:
Aug. 23rd, 2019 by 4:30pm (in-person, mail or email)
Aug. 29
th
Sept.12
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, 2019
Sept. 16
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, 2019
Sept. 23rd –27
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and Sept. 30
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Oct. 4
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, 2019 (two weeks)
Oct. 5
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, 2019
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City of Paducah
Paducah Power System
Utility Box Art
Design Criteria
- Original Art
- Creative and innovative concepts
-Must be viewable from far away
- No black and white artwork
- Artwork must not consist primarily of dark colors; due to the potential overheating of the boxes
- Avoid text and words in the design
- Must not Contain:
o Any copyrighted or trademarked image or logo;
o A brand or business name;
o Is plagiarized, stolen, or copied from another source (individuals, show, fan-art, intellectual property);
o Defames or invades the rights of any person, living or dead;
o Is likely to incite or produce an imminent lawless act
Compensation
Each selected artists/groups will receive recognition, design credit (artist signature on boxes), credit through City
of Paducah's social media. Artists will receive $250 for supplies and artistic service. This payment includes
materials and supplies as well as artist’s services. Aritsts will receive $250 after the completion of their Utility
Box
Art. Artists must have a business license with the City of Paducah and sumbit a W9 form after artwork has been
selected to receive compensation.
Submission Guidelines
You must submit the application:
-Your designs (in color)
-Artist bio
-Artwork Statement
-Portfolio (3-5 images).
You can submit your application three ways
You may mail or submit your application in person to: Attn: Nelvin Cecil Howell
300 South 5th Street, P.O. Box 2267
Paducah, Kentucky 42002
You may email your application to: nhowell@paducahky.gov
Contact
For more information and questions please contact Nelvin Cecil Howell, Customer Experience Representative,
by email: nhowell@paducahky.gov or by phone: 270-444-8800
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City of Paducah
Paducah Power System
Utility Box Art
Artist Information
First Name M
iddle Int. Last Name
Name of Organization (if applicable)
Street Address
City State Zip
Email
Home Pho
ne
Cell Phon
e
If under 18 years old, age:
Name of School Grade
Signature o
f Parent/Guardian Consent (under 18)
Applicant Signature
Artist Information
Please attach an artist bio, statement and a portfolio (3-5 images) with your submission.
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signature
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City of Paducah
Paducah Power System
Utility Box Art
Submission Information
Below list the title of submission and a brief description of the work. (How does it showcase the character, culture
and/or history of Paducah?)
Title
Description:
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Description:
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Description:
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Utility Box Template
Artist Name Title Date
Front
Side
Side
Top
Actual utility boxes vary in size, shape and have various vents, seams, doors, and handles. Be prepared to adjust
art work to fit a unique utility box.
Use this or a similar template for your design
Back
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Utility Box Template
Artist Name Title Date
Front
Side
Side
Top
Actual utility boxes vary in size, shape and have various vents, seams, doors, and handles. Be prepared to adjust
art work to fit a unique utility box.
Use this or a similar template for your design
Back
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Utility Box Template
Artist Name Title Date
Front
Side
Side
Top
Actual utility boxes vary in size, shape and have various vents, seams, doors, and handles. Be prepared to adjust
art work to fit a unique utility box.
Use this or a similar template for your design
Back