Call for Artists:
The Street Canvas Initiative
Help transform utility boxes into vibrant public art across Erin and Hillsburgh. We invite local creators to submit designs for vinyl wraps that will turn everyday streetscapes into neighborhood landmarks.
About the Initiative
Over Here is proud to partner with the Town of Erin for The Street Canvas Initiative. This project gives local creators a visible, public platform to share their work and connects our community through accessible, street-level art.
Why Apply
We want you to share your talent with the community. When you participate in this initiative, you get to:
Share your vision
Bring your artwork out of the studio and into a public space where your neighbors can enjoy it every day.
Beautify Our Streets
Help make Erin and Hillsburgh more colorful, engaging, and inspiring.
Get Paid For Your Art
We provide selected artists with an honorarium to recognize your time and creative work.
Program Themes
We are looking for designs that reflect the heart of our community. Please base your design concepts on one of these two local themes:
Nature & Environment
Highlight the natural beauty of our town. We want to see artwork that celebrates our local trails, parks, winding rivers, and native wildlife.
Seasons of Erin
Capture how the changing seasons shape life in our rural community. Show us everything from crisp, snowy winter days to bright, colorful autumn afternoons.
How It Works
We keep the process simple so you can focus on creating.
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Submit your concept: Share your design ideas using our online application form by May 15, 2026.
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Selection: A community panel reviews the submissions and chooses the winning artwork in June 2026.
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Installation: We print the selected designs on high-quality vinyl wraps and install them directly onto utility boxes around town in Summer 2026.
Important Dates
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Submission Deadline: May 15, 2026
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Artist Selection: June 2026
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Installation: Summer 2026
How To Apply
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Please review the requirements below before you begin your application.
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You must be at least 18 years old.
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You must reside in Erin or the surrounding Wellington County area.
Submission Requirements
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A completed online application form.
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A short artist biography or resume.
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Your design concept placed on the provided utility box template.
You can use our provided template and step-by-step instructions to easily prepare your design file for submission.
FAQ's
Local artists who are 18 and older and live in Erin or Wellington County are welcome to submit their designs.
While you can create your original design in any 2D medium (paint, digital, photography, etc.), the final public artwork will be printed on highly durable vinyl wraps and securely applied to utility boxes.
Your artwork should highlight either the "Nature and Environment" of our area or the "Seasons of Erin."
Please submit your final application by May 15, 2026.
Ready to leave your mark?
Join us in making Erin and Hillsburgh more beautiful. Bring your creativity to the streets and submit your design today.