Niagara-on-the-Lake Hydro Box Beautification Competition 2025

Box references T2096 and 1366, In front of Meridian Credit Union on Hwy 55 at Field Rd.

Niagara-on-the-Lake Hydro Box Beautification Competition 2025

Three of the town's hydro boxes have been selected for this year's competition. All submissions will be part of an exhibition in Niagara Pumphouse Art Centre's Walker Room Gallery on August 7 to October 12, 2025.

2 of the winning designs will be chosen by a jury. The community chooses 1 winning entry as the People's Choice winner by participating in a public vote, with each visitor able to cast a single vote. All winning submissions will be awarded a $600 honorarium.

Design themes may encompass nature, landmarks, or the rich history of Niagara-on-the-Lake. However, preference will be given to submissions aligning with this year's theme, Canada.

Selected artworks will be transferred to vinyl wraps to beautify the following hydro boxes:
Box references T2096 & 1366, located in front of Meridian on Hwy 55 at Field Rd.: 58" x 58" x 50" (HxLxW)
Box references T2415 & 1795, located on Hwy 55 and Niven Rd: 62" x 58" x 54" (HxLxW)
Box references T0871 & 2045, located in front of Gateway Centre on York Rd: 58" x 58" x 55" (HxLxW)

Box references T0871 and 2045, in front of Gateway Centre on York Rd

Eligibility
• This opportunity is open to artists who live, work or operate in the Niagara Region.
• The theme of the design may include but is not limited to nature, Niagara-on-the-Lake history/landmarks, etc.
• Preference will be given to submissions with this year's theme, Canada.
• The jury selection and artwork box location are final

Timeline
• Artists must complete entry submissions by July 3, 2025.
• Artwork drop off for NOTL Hydro Box Beautification Group Exhibit at Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre: August 4, 2025, 9:00 - 11:00 AM or August 5, 2025, 11:00AM - 4:00PM
• NOTL Hydro Box Beautification Group Exhibit: August 7 to October 12, 2025
• People's Choice Award Voting: August 8 to September 8, 2025
• Announcement of Winning Artworks & Award Ceremony: Thursday, September 11, 2025, 7:00 PM
• Artwork pick up for NOTL Hydro Box Beautification Group Exhibition: October 12, 2025 from 3:00 - 4:00 PM or October 14, 2025 from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
• Target installation date on the hydro boxes: early October

Box references T2415 & 1795, Hwy 55 and Niven Rd

How to enter
• Complete the entry form by July 3, 2025
• Only 1 design is permitted per entry form.
• Each artist is only allowed to submit a maximum of 2 designs.
• Pay a non-refundable fee : $25.00
• Upload an image of your artwork

NOTE: You do not need to show how the design will wrap around the hydro box, but you may include that if you wish. The Hydro Box Competition Committee will determine how the selected artworks will be applied to the box and the box location.

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