For Immediate Release
May 23, 2025
Pittsfield Announces Call For Art for Paintbox Program
Contact: Jen Glockner, Director of Cultural Development, City of Pittsfield, 413-499-9348, [email protected]
[PITTSFIELD, MA] – The City of Pittsfield Office of Cultural Development announces the return of the Pittsfield Paintbox Program with a call for art. The Paintbox Program celebrates local artists, enlivens the streetscape, and discourages vandalism of utility boxes throughout the downtown.
Four Paintbox designs will be installed in Pittsfield during this round. Pittsfield’s Cultural Development Director Jen Glockner says, “We’re thrilled to be bringing back this program to offer regional artists a chance to show off their work and help to bring more public art to the streets of Pittsfield.”
Artists can submit between 1-3 designs to be considered. Submissions for Summer 2025 installation will be accepted through June 20, 2025. Participating Paintbox artists may receive $500 total for an artist stipend and supplies.
Pittsfield Paintbox Project Timeline
- May 23: Project Announcement & Open Call for Design Submissions
- May and June: Promote submissions online, in schools, at local businesses
- June 20: Deadline for Design Submissions
- July: Publicly Announce Winners
- July and August: Artist Supply Stipends Awarded and Painting Completed
- September 5 First Fridays at Five: Unveiling of Completed Paintboxes
Download the application for the Pittsfield Paintbox Program.
Download the template to illustrate your design concept.
The City of Pittsfield’s Office of Cultural Development serves as the City’s first point of contact for artists, cultural organizations, event organizers and creative businesses in Pittsfield. The Office is located in the city-owned Lichtenstein Center for the Arts in downtown Pittsfield’s Upstreet Cultural District. The Lichtenstein Center for the Arts features a gallery/performance space featuring changing exhibitions, classes, meetings and performances; a ceramic studio and nine working artist studios.
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