The City of Santa Clara is seeking original designs by local artists to create a vibrant, welcoming and attractive streetscape which contributes to our community’s unique character as part of the Traffic Box Beautification Program.

The goal of this program is for artists to capture and interpret the unique essence of Santa Clara - its cultural diversity, innovation, and rich history - by creating visuals that tell the City’s evolving story. The proposed artwork will follow the theme "Reflections of Innovation and Heritage," celebrating Santa Clara’s transformation from its historical roots to its vibrant present as a hub of technology and culture. In doing so, plain metal traffic control boxes are transformed into community-inspired art.

Artists are encouraged to apply!

Eligibility requirements, design specifications, stipend details, traffic box locations, application forms and other project details can be found online at Cultural Commission | City of Santa Clara. Completed applications should be submitted to CulturalCommission@SantaClaraCA.gov by 5 p.m. on Friday, July 18, 2025.