Street Art Utility Box Paintings Are Underway

The following is a release from the city of San Clemente announcing the artists who are currently painting five utility boxes around town:

The City of San Clemente and the San Clemente Art Association is pleased to announce the artists whose work was selected to appear as public art in San Clemente. This pilot beautification project, known as “Street Art,” incorporates art on five traffic controller boxes in San Clemente.

These utility boxes will be used as “canvases” for original pieces of art depicting San Clemente’s unique culture and history.

A jury made up of artists, art professionals, neighbors and community representatives selected the following artists, all of whom are from San Clemente:

• Joyce Poisson -- Streetfair, Box 1
• Kristen Deckers -- Sun & Waves, Box 2
• Jackson Hinkle (12 years old) -- Surfs Up, Box 3
• James Parkhurst -- Waterdance, Box 4
• Stephanie Leonard -- Palm Trees & Paint Brushes, Box 5

Selected artists or team of artists will receive a $500 honorarium as well as a supply voucher for up to $200 for their participation in the pilot project.

The painting will occur during April 16 to April 30; however, all artists will be painting their boxes on April 29 from Noon to 2 p.m. to provide an opportunity for you to meet your local artists as they create San Clemente’s very own street art.