The City of Lakewood is seeking artists, including emerging artists, who attend Pierce College, to submit designs for installation on signal cabinets in Lakewood. The wraps will deter graffiti and add visual interest and beauty to our shared streetscapes. Artwork can be submitted in any medium as long as it can be translated and digitally reproduced on a two-dimensional vinyl wrap. To see our current installations visit Lakewood Public Art - City of Lakewood.

It is important that the art does not have much negative space. Blank spaces are appealing to graffiti artist. There is no specific theme, but we do suggest bright colors that pop and  suggested themes for consideration are: Lakewood’s unique history & character, student life, diversity, unity, culture, local Native American culture, Farmers Market, SummerFEST, pets/dogs, Family bonding, Fort Steilacoom Park, lakes, indigenous plants/trees. Designs must be appropriate for public display.

Submitted design proposals will be reviewed by the Lakewood Arts Commission.  

SUBMISSION MATERIALS AND DEADLINE

All designs must be emailed by October 22 by email.

Submissions must have:

  • the email subject line SignalBoxWrap2025PierceCollege.
  • Applicant’s name, address, email and phone number
  • Include a List of images, title, type of work (painting, photography, collage, etc.), material(s)
  • Each individual piece of art must have a name.
  • Design/s, should be submitted as high resolution JPEG files
  • Please indicate if the art is already digitized or needs to be digitized.

For more information please contact Sally Martinez smartinez@cityoflakewood.us   253.254.2215

Selection Criteria

Artists will be selected based on the following criteria:

  • Artwork can be seen by many types of viewers (cyclists, pedestrians, motorists)
  • Layout of the art fits well to the signal box shape
  • Overall look and feel

Compensation: $700 per large signal box $400 per small box