Mills 50 is undertaking a Public Art Project that will depict the community’s diversity, creativity, commerce and neighborhoods.

Ten (10) City of Orlando transportation engineering metal utility boxes will be transformed into “Art Boxes”. Dimensions of the larger boxes: 56″ high x 28.125″ deep x 40.25″ wide; smaller boxes: 49” high x 17” deep x 30” wide. Artwork must include all five (5) surfaces (four sides & top) of the utility box. All artwork must be oil based paint to protect from the sun and heat exposure as a result of the Central FL environment.

Entries are open to all two dimensional artists living in Orange and Seminole Counties. Sketches and/or slides must be mailed to Mills 50, 1200 Weber Street, Orlando, FL 32803 or e-mailed to: director@mills50.org, no later than Friday, April 29. Please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope if sketches and/or slides are to be returned.

Mills 50 will provide paint & materials, up to $100, plus a $100 gift certificate for each of the selected artists. Artist may exceed the paint & materials cost, but will not be reimbursed by Mills 50 for any costs exceeding $100.00.

Judging will occur the week of May 1; selected artists will be contacted by Wednesday, May 11.  Boxes will be painted May 20 & May 21.  All must be completed by Sunday, May 22.

For details, schematics of the utility boxes and their locations, please e-mail: director@mills50.org.