Public Art Commissions / Verified 2 September 2026
The Indy Arts Council commissions artists to paint three traffic signal boxes on North Harding Street in Indianapolis's Riverside neighborhood. Applicants must be 18+ (or 15-17 with parental consent) and live in Marion, Morgan, Boone, Hamilton, Hendricks, Hancock, Johnson, or Shelby counties, with preference for those connected to Riverside. The deadline is September 8, 2026.
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What the organizer actually says
Deadline. September 8, 2026
“Tuesday, September 8, 2026, by 11:59pm ET. This is NOT a postmark deadline. No exceptions.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Cost to apply. Free to apply
“Free”On file — not confirmed on a public page
What you get.
“$1,000 per hand-painted box (artist covers paint, coatings, brushes, equipment, travel, and lodging); or $500 per digital design (vinyl wrap production handled by Arts Council). Artist responsible for providing one year warranty on artwork.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How long. Four to eight weeks for design creation; project timeline from July 2026 to May/June 2027 for full completion including installation.
Who can apply. Over 18 or ages 15-17 with parent/guardian co-signature. Must live in one of these Central Indiana counties: Marion, Morgan, Boone, Hamilton, Hendricks, Hancock, Johnson, or Shelby. Strong preference for artists with direct connection to Ri
How they choose.
“Riverside Civic League TSB Committee reviews qualifications and selects artists based on: artistic quality, aesthetic sensibility, technical ability, experience with similar projects, and professional process. Committee may select one artist for all three boxes or different artists per box.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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