Public Art in Boston
Public art makes our city more inviting, vibrant, and reflective of our communities.
We want to uplift the lives of Boston’s residents through public art that:
- engages communities
- enriches and enlivens the urban environment
- is driven by a clear artistic vision
- enhances the diversity of the existing collection
- responds directly to a specific environment, and
- possesses durability appropriate to the lifespan of the work.
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Current Opportunities
paintbox 2022
We're looking for artists to paint City-owned utility boxes throughout the City with their original designs. The boxes reflect the diverse people, ideas, histories, and futures of everyday Bostonians.
Application resources
The deadline to apply is May 27, 2022, at 5 p.m.
If you're interested in proposing your own public art project, you can learn more about that process below.
Propose a Public Art Project
Experience public art in Boston
Latest News
NewsMay 4
Call to Artists for 2022 PaintBox Program Announced
Local artists are invited to apply to paint City-owned utility boxes with their original designs.
Public Meetings and the Boston Art Commission
If you’re interested in learning more about public art and proposed projects in the city, you should attend a Boston Art Commission (BAC) meeting. The BAC is responsible for approving and commissioning artworks around the City.
We meet monthly with the BAC, and meetings are open to the public. Anyone is welcome to attend, share their thoughts, and ask questions.
The BAC holds public meetings every second Tuesday of the month from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Please join us!
Public Art Projects
Current and Past Public Art Programs
Meet the Team
Meet the Team
