3 August 2015

The search is on for artists to paint murals on selected Chorus cabinets throughout the city.

Twenty cabinets have already had murals applied, and Chorus and Hamilton City Council are looking for artists who can decorate another 10 cabinets. Artists will receive $1000 for their efforts.

When the murals are applied, the cabinets will become works of art in the street, often telling stories about the communities in which they are located. A coat of graffiti guard is applied when the artwork has been completed. All finished art is considered for the 2017 Chorus cabinet art calendar.

Artists who are interested in taking part need to supply an A4 hand sketch of their design, say which cabinet they want to work on and provide a description of what their design means. They should also provide a brief biography. This information should be sent to jo.seddon@chorus.co.nz by 16 October.

Timeline:

12pm, 16 October: design deadline

23 October: final designs provided

30 October: finalists advised

30 March 2016: Murals to be completed.



Cabinet location (Theme)

163 Lake Cres (Lake scene or activity)

3 Masters Ave, Hillcrest (Reflecting the nearby shopping centre)

74 Hillcrest Rd, Hillcrest (Reflecting the fact a school is nearby)

4 Springfield Cres, Enderley

12A Crosby Rd (The nearby shopping centre)

23 Edgecumbe St, Whitiora (The theme could reflect the nearby motels and travel)

50 Maeroa Rd (Tennis court)

42 Whatawhata Rd (A beach theme to reflect this is the road to Raglan. It is also near a vet clinc so an animal theme could also apply)

104 Whatawhata Rd (Road to Raglan)

140 Whatawhata Rd (Road to Raglan)

View the cabinet locations on Google Maps

View existing murals

For more information contact:

Jo Seddon

Chorus Stakeholder Communications Manager

027 655 5135

Jo.Seddon@chorus.co.nz