“No specific theme; artists are encouraged to incorporate the character and history of Auburn, the surrounding environment, and neighborhood into their artwork”
Downtown Auburn Cooperative, in collaboration with the City of Auburn and Auburn Arts Commission, is seeking artists to participate in an exciting new public art campaign. Interested artists will be permitted to "adopt" fire hydrants around the Auburn Downtown area and create artistic designs for them. The goal of this program is to embrace the artistic talents of local individuals while displaying creative artwork throughout the community. There is no specific theme for this program, though artists are encouraged to incorporate the character and history of Auburn, the surrounding environment, and neighborhood into their artwork. Artists must use high quality, outdoor acrylic paint that will withstand the elements over time, and the finished hydrant needs to be sealed with a protective coating. Hydrants are visible from all sides and the design should draw the viewer in from every angle with images or patterns on both the front and back of the hydrant. Applicants are welcome to submit 1-3 hydrant design(s) for consideration.