Vibrant streetscapes will be making their way to Lake Macquarie, with the council launching the traffic signal art project.
Expressions of interest from artists are currently being sought for the project, with five boxes in Belmont, Valentine, Warners Bay, Cardiff and Windale up for grabs.
“This is a great opportunity for local artists to think outside the box, get creative and share their ideas to help beautify some of the intersections in Lake Macquarie city,” Lake Macquarie council’s Acting Manager Arts, Culture and Tourism Jo Smith said.
“The project gives local artists a chance to get their art on the streets, while making a valuable contribution to their community.”
Artists are required to submit full colour designs for each visible side of the box, images of which can be found in the online application.
Designs must be original, positive and reflective of the local community. Blank space which could be susceptible to graffiti is discouraged, and excessive use of dark colour cannot be used as it can cause the box to overheat.
In selecting the final designs, the judging panel will be looking at vibrancy, its connection to the location and the community appeal.
Applications close on Tuesday 30 April. Successful artists will be notified in early May and receive $500 to complete the work.
More information can be found at lakemac.com.au.
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