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Commission approves $4,000 public-art utility-box project for downtown
Summary
The commission approved a Department of Public Art proposal to paint 10 utility boxes in downtown Binghamton, funded by a New York State regrant administered through the Earlville Opera House; the project pays 10 artists $400 each and aims for completion by Nov. 1, 2026.
Mark Bower of the Department of Public Art presented the utility-box project, describing a call to artists that produced 23 submissions from which 10 designs were selected. Bower said the project budget is $4,000, with each of 10 artists receiving $400; artists will provide their own paint and the funding comes from a New York State Council on the Arts regrant through the Earlville Opera House.
Commissioner George Cummings moved to approve the project to paint 10 utility boxes within city limits with a completion date of November 1, 2026. The motion was seconded and passed by voice vote. Staff noted the Department of Public Art and the Broome County Arts Council will coordinate artists, and the city's planning staff will follow up on contract and permitting details.
Bower said the group has experience with similar projects and will coordinate with DPW on locations and restrictions (for example, not painting access panels).
