Hundreds of traffic signal control boxes across the Houston area have been painted since 2015 by artists enlisted by UP Art Studio, which is operated by Houston couple Elia and Noah Quiles.
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By Jay Rodriguez
I think covering utility boxes in artwork is a brilliant idea!
When I drive down Kirby, near NRG Stadium, I see all the boxes covered in Texans art and they look great.
If you, or someone you know, would like their art to cover utility boxes, here s your chance to join the 2021 Mini Murals Program from UP Art Studio.
When you join the Artists Registry, you ll be asked to submit your proposal or template to cover utility boxes in different neighborhoods.
There are a lot of really creative ideas making the rounds on social media.
The artists chosen will receive $1000 ($750 artist fee + $250 materials).
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A new public art installation in greater Northside Houston is aimed at raising awareness of and providing resources to victims and witnesses of human trafficking.
Part of UP Art Studio s Mini Murals program, with funding through the city of Houston, the murals highly colorful and visible from the street are painted on traffic control cabinets by local artists. They include the phone number for the National Human Trafficking Hotline, alongside uplifting images of birds, flowers and butterflies.
“Art can improve awareness, inspire change and encourage healing,” read a statement from Debbie McNulty, director of the Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs. “Through the artwork of Houston-area artists, we aim to provide a resource for individuals most vulnerable to human trafficking within a community very much impacted by this tragic issue.”