Artists needed for North Adams downtown beautification project

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. (WWLP)– A new public art project in North Adams is looking for artists to participate.

As part of a beautification effort throughout the city, ten electrical boxes at downtown intersections have been picked to showcase artwork from local artists. Those with a connection to North Adams are encouraged to apply. Ten artists will be chosen and each will receive an honorarium of $325 as well as a stipend of $175 to cover the cost of supplies.

Deadline for submissions is Friday, August 2, 2024. Chosen artists will be notified by August 16 and the finished boxes will be unveiled at September First Friday.

For the past two years the Public Arts Commission has created opportunities for artists while making the downtown area welcoming with unique art. Previously, artists have displayed banner art in vacant storefronts.

“North Adams is a beacon of artistic expression, drawing tens of thousands of artists and art consumers each year,” remarked North Adams Mayor Jennifer Macksey. “We must invest in our artistic future, and the future of our city.”

The electrical box locations are as follows:

• Main Street/State Street @ Downstreet Hotel
• Main Street/Ashland Street
• Eagle Street/Main Street
• American Legion Drive/Ashland Street
• River Street/Marshall Street
• Marshall Street/River Street
• River Street/Eagle Street
• Eagle Street/Veteran’s Drive near Saint Joseph’s Court #1
• Eagle Street/Veteran’s Drive near Saint Joseph’s Court #2
• Route 2/Holden Street

Interested artists can submit their art sample, contact information, and statement of connection to North Adams using this form. Once selected, artists will be assigned an electrical box along with its dimensions and will be asked to submit a final design.

The arts projects are made possible in collaboration with the City of North Adams and the arts community including the Cultural District Committee, Public Arts Commission, and First Fridays Committee.

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