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Researched commission brief

2027 Traffic Box Art

Up to eight artists create original works for traffic-box vinyl wraps, responding to Surprise! Installation is planned for summer 2027.

City of Boise — Department of Arts & History

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Commission facts

Deadline passed; outcome unconfirmed

Deadline date has passed. This does not establish the selection outcome.

Source-observed stage
Open call at review
Location
Boise, ID
Deadline as published
October 15, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. (MT)
Source time
13:00
Source timezone
MT
Published funding
USD 1,200
Funding scope
Per selected artist/team for original artwork; fabrication and installation excluded from artist responsibilities.

Calendar flags use the UTC date; the original deadline and timezone are preserved. A passed date does not establish whether selection is underway, awarded or closed.

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Who may apply

Idaho artists only; all ages; teams permitted.

Selection / procurement route

Independent panel; preference may favor artists absent from the existing collection.

Deliverables

  • Original artwork digitized for vinyl fabrication; coordinate formatting with fabricator.

Site requirements

  • City assigns box locations and templates.

Maintenance & care

Not documented. Confirm during project planning.

Unresolved questions

  • Maintenance allocation.

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