Utility Box Art Program - "Heart of Marin"

The Downtown San Rafael Business Improvement District (SRBID) is launching a Pilot Utility Box Art Program to transform everyday utility boxes into vibrant public art by local artists, bringing color, and creativity to our downtown streets.

The new permanent program will expand that effort in 2026, and with multiple locations throughout Downtown San Rafael receiving new artwork. The Downtown San Rafael Arts District (DSRAD) is sponsoring the launch of this program and the painting of 5 utility boxes in 2026.

The Utility Box Art Program is coordinated by SRBID in partnership with the Downtown San Rafael Arts District and the City of San Rafael. The SRBID will manage the program from start to finish, including maintaining the program website, facilitating sponsorship sign-ups, hosting open calls for artists, guiding designs through the City’s public art approval process, and coordinating box preparation, painting, and unveilings.

This is a permanent program designed to grow over time as new boxes are sponsored and new artists are selected!