Bartlesville, Oklahoma – Keep Bartlesville Beautiful, in collaboration with the City of Bartlesville Community Development Department, has opened a call for artists to submit designs that will be turned into public‑art vinyl wraps for four traffic control boxes around town. The project aims to showcase Bartlesville’s unique character and historical roots while giving local creators a visible platform.
Project details and locations
The four traffic control boxes slated for the art wraps are located at key intersections:
- Madison Boulevard and Adams Boulevard
- Silver Lake Road and Adams Boulevard
- Virginia Avenue and Adams Boulevard
- Washing Boulevard (US 75) and Nowata Road
Each box will be covered in vinyl printed with the winning design, turning ordinary infrastructure into eye‑catching community landmarks.
Submission guidelines
Artists—whether working solo or in teams—may submit up to three distinct designs. All applicants are eligible, though the organization especially encourages those with a meaningful connection to Bartlesville to apply.
Designs will be evaluated by an independent review committee on five criteria:
- Artistic merit
- Connection to Bartlesville’s history and culture
- Storytelling quality
- Student participation (if applicable)
- Technical feasibility and suitability for the specific site
Selected artists will receive a $500 commission, and the City will handle all fabrication and installation costs.
Key dates
- Oct. 26, 12:00 p.m. – Optional information meeting in the Community Development conference room, City Hall (401 South Johnstone Avenue)
- Oct. 26, 12:00 p.m. – Deadline for written questions
- Nov. 13, 5:00 p.m. – Proposal submission deadline
- Nov. 24 – Announcement of selected designs
- January‑March 2027 (weather permitting) – Installation of the vinyl wraps
For detailed design guidelines and the submission portal, interested artists can click the links provided in the original announcement. Additional questions may be directed via email to [email protected] with the subject line “KBB Traffic Control Box Art Project — RFP Question.”
Community impact
By turning functional traffic boxes into works of art, the initiative not only beautifies streetscapes but also reinforces a sense of pride among residents. It offers a tangible way for local talent to contribute to the visual narrative of Bartlesville, encouraging civic engagement and supporting the town’s cultural heritage.
The project reflects Keep Bartlesville Beautiful’s broader mission to enhance public spaces while fostering artistic expression. Residents can look forward to seeing the finished installations during the first months of 2027, adding a fresh, colorful dimension to daily commutes.
Original reporting: KTUL 8 (Sinclair) – local — read the source article.
