City of Flagstaff, APS announce
public art initiative

The City of Flagstaff and Arizona Public Service (APS) have partnered on a pilot program to transform 10 utility cabinets into stunning works of art. Building on the City’s highly successful traffic signal cabinet program, this initiative continues to turn utilitarian cabinets into colorful, community-centered art. Now in its fifth year, the program has introduced a variety of designs to Flagstaff’s streetscapes, from imaginative scenes of northern Arizona’s flora and fauna to playful abstract compositions.

“APS is excited to partner with the City of Flagstaff on this program to convert electrical cabinets into vibrant canvases,” said Janet Dean, APS Public Affairs Manager. “In addition to displaying the designs of local artists in a unique way, the public art project will celebrate the beauty of northern Arizona and our dynamic community.” Read more
Image: The City and APS recently hosted a ribbon cutting to unveil a newly wrapped utility cabinet at Sinagua Middle School.

Don’t miss this First Friday event!

Don’t miss an evening of art, music and community dedicated to amplifying the voices of those affected by crisis and bringing people together in solidarity. Disappeared: Portraits of Absence, Songs of Resistance combines the striking photography of Daniel GM with live music, featuring internationally recognized anthems of resistance, justice, and protest, alongside original music from Flagstaff’s vibrant music scene. Immerse yourself in moving poetry and literature, engage with thought-provoking panels and participate in an interactive piece where your voice becomes part of the story.

Friday, Apr. 4, 6-9 pm
Culture Connection AZ 
201 E. Birch Avenue, Flagstaff
Free + open to the public ($10 suggested donation)

Call-to-Artists for APS utility cabinets

The City of Flagstaff seeks artists, graphic designers and illustrators to submit original designs for vinyl wrapped APS cabinets at the following locations:

• W. Aspen Avenue & N. Humphreys Street
• Butler Avenue near OneAZ Credit Union
• Butler Avenue near Whole Foods
• JW Powell Road & S. Lone Tree Road

Application Deadline: Apr. 15, 2025 at Noon (Arizona Time)

Image: Midnight Ravens by Jo Rohrbacker, Sinagua Middle School.

Call for Art-Canal Convergence 2025

See your vision come to life at Canal Convergence 2025! This is your chance to showcase temporary, light-based artwork at one of the country’s premier public art events, set along the Scottsdale Waterfront Nov. 7–16, 2025. Scottsdale Arts seeks bold, innovative artworks that captivate audiences and bring light to the night. All local, regional, and international artists, artist teams, architects, designers and multimedia specialists are invited to submit a proposal.

Application Deadline: Apr. 23, 2025, 11:59 p.m. (Arizona Time)

Image: Molecules by The Urban Conga, Canal Convergence 2024. Photo by David Blakeman.

Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona announces public art opportunity

Emerging artists and experienced public art creators are invited to create permanent public art at Danny Lopez Park in Tucson, Arizona in collaboration with local community voices, to celebrate their stories and shape a public artwork that embodies the culture and identity of all park users. This is a unique chance to connect with the public, understand their perspectives and integrate their input into your creative process. The artwork(s) for this project may include, but are not limited to, murals, mosaics, sculptures, installation art, interactive elements and othersite-specific designs.

Application Deadline: May 8, 2025, 11:59 p.m. (Arizona Time)
Managed by: publicart@artsfoundtucson.org

Image: Danny Lopez Park, Tucson