Public Art

Public art improves livability, quality of life and wellbeing. It showcases local artists, helps to revitalize and beautify neighbourhoods, engages residents and visitors with art, reflects our histories and identities, and cultivates community pride. We invest in public art.

Traffic Box Art

The Traffic Box Art program engages visual artists to design and execute painted artwork on traffic signal boxes. Transforming these boxes with artwork adds to the character of neighbourhoods, beautifies streetscapes and deters vandalism.

Artists are invited to submit their designs for consideration by completing the Traffic Box Art application form.

Art procurement

The City regularly issues a public call to individual artists and commercial galleries for submissions of artwork to be considered for purchase by the City for inclusion in the Civic Art Collection. Artwork in the collection can be seen throughout City Hall and other City buildings.

Submissions should be made via email to arts@stjohns.ca and must be received no later than 4:00 p.m. on October 25, 2024. For more information regarding program guidelines and submission information, please email arts@stjohns.ca.