Call Description

The Brookings Public Arts Commission is seeking designs that can be reproduced as a vinyl wrap and applied to utility boxes within the City of Brookings. This opportunity is open to amateur and professional artists of all levels, all ages, working in any medium, as long as the final artwork can be translated and digitally reproduced on a 2-dimensional vinyl wrap.  Please note red fades faster than cool colors and we ask artists to consider that. 

Up to 8 artists will be chosen for this round of art wraps. Selected artists will be awarded $1,000 per box design which includes licensing rights that will enable the Commission to reproduce the final design on utility boxes within the City. Artists can submit up to 4 designs. Vinyl wraps are intended to be installed before Winter 2023. 

 The general theme to this call is to celebrate Brookings.  Artists are encouraged to think about our history, the contributions that inhabitants made, the creativity of our inhabitants, what Brookings is known for, what ideas or products or inventions came from Brookings.   The design will be in the style and medium best determined by the artist but must integrate the front, back, and sides of the box to capture the interest of those that drive, ride, and walk by.  Attached is a prototype template of the boxes. 

The final artwork must be submitted as a high-quality digital file by 5:00 p.mp, Friday, July 28, 2023.   If artwork is not inherently a digital file, artist must submit a high-resolution scan or photograph of the work, suitable for use. The City of Brookings will be responsible for printing and installation of the box wraps. 

 Artists will not be designing for a specific location, although all of the pieces will be on utility boxes on 8th street South and on Main Street Brookings.  The artist will not design for a specific location.   The City of Brookings will select the installation sites and the exact locations will be based on a variety of factors including public visibility, needs of the community, and future replacement plans for the boxes. In general, the utility boxes will be highly visible and in areas without a good representation of public art.  The wraps may be removed at any time at the discretion of the City. While the City will aim to remove any tagging or vandalism, deterioration may occur and thus the City cannot guarantee that the wrap will be restored to its original condition. 

Application Requirements

Original artwork must be a high-resolution digital file due to enlarging process for printing. Original photography and digital artwork are acceptable. Artists using non-digital mediums must scan or photograph original artwork to create a high-resolution digital image. Ensure your original artwork is either a vector file or a high-resolution image; 300 dpi minimum. 

Dimensions of the boxes are: 

Option 1

• Ends: 30"h x 24"w
• Sides: 30"h x 64" w
• Top: 24" w x 64.375" h

Option 2

• Ends: 55" h x 28.5" w
• Sides: 53.5" h x 61.1" w

More files can be found here. 

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility 

• Applicants in South Dakota or bordering states, or attending a school/university within the state of South Dakota are encouraged to apply
• Applicant can be an amateur or professional artist
• Applicant can be any age
• Applicant cannot be a member of the Brookings Public Arts Commission