Public Art Utility Box Beautification Project

Various Artists and Locations

Originally commissioned in 2012 by the Coeur d'Alene Arts Commission, this project was presented to artists, graphic designers, photographers, illustrators, and other creative individuals residing within a 100 mile radius of Coeur d'Alene.  The utility boxes, which keep lights flashing and communications running, are undiscovered canvases for individuals with the imagination to cover them with their artwork.

Public art can be a change agent for the community.  It creates and enhances neighborhood and community identity.  It enhances the visual landscape and character of the city.  It turns ordinary spaces into community landmarks and promotes community dialogue and, most importantly, it is accessible to everyone.

"Heart of it Awl"

Sherman & Lakeside

"Heart of it Awl" by Jeremy Deming
"Heart of it Awl" by Jeremy Deming

"Salmon"

Sherman & 3rd

"Salmon" by Melissa Cole
"Salmon" by Melissa Cole

"Tug Boats & City Scape"

Sherman & Gov't. Way

"Tug Boats & City Scape" by Helen Stephenson
"Tug Boats & City Scape" by Helen Stephenson

"Along Came a Flower Cart"

Sherman & 8th

"Along Came a Flower Cart" by Kay O'Rourke
"Along Came a Flower Cart" by Kay O'Rourke

"Something's Fishy"

7th & Lakeside

"Something's Fishy" by Debbie McCulley
"Something's Fishy" by Debbie McCulley

"Housing Hunting" and "Who's House"

1st & Sherman

"Housing Hunting" and "Who's House" by Debbie McCulley
"Housing Hunting" and "Who's House" by Debbie McCulley

"Electric Daisy"

4th & Lakeside

"Electric Daisy" by Jamey Cunningham
"Electric Daisy" by Jamey Cunningham

"Cascade"

Riverstone Park Stage

"Cascade" by Tom Hanson
"Cascade" by Tom Hanson

Artist: Mary Dee Dodge

3rd & Sherman Avenue

Artist: Mary Dee Dodge located at 3rd and Sherman Avenue
Artist: Mary Dee Dodge

"Yap Keehn Um Beach"

Hanley & Ramsey Road

"Yap Keehn Um Beach" by Julie Rae Clark
"Yap Keehn Um Beach" by Julie Rae Clark

"The Osprey"

2nd & Sherman Avenue

"The Osprey" by Morgan Breish
"The Osprey" by Morgan Breish

"Sailboats"

Highway 95 & Emma

"Sailboats" by Kenneth Jungjohann
"Sailboats" by Kenneth Jungjohann

"Moose & Fly Fishing"

Government Way & Harrison

"Moose & Fly Fishing" by Kenneth Jungjohann
"Moose & Fly Fishing" by Kenneth Jungjohann

"Frog & Hummingbirds"

Sherman & 7th

"Frog & Hummingbirds" by Chuck Houck
"Frog & Hummingbirds" by Chuck Houck

"The Exhibit Hall"

Government Way & Ironwood

"The Exhibit Hall" by James Doyle
"The Exhibit Hall" by James Doyle

"Blue Neon" & "Blue Neon Rays"

Riverstone & Seltice

"Blue Neon" & "Blue Neon Rays" by James Doyle
"Blue Neon" & "Blue Neon Rays" by James Doyle

"Bouquets"

Riverstone

"Bouquets" by Gay Waldman
"Bouquets" by Gay Waldman

Ramsey Elementary School

Kathleen & Ramsey

Utility Box Art by Ramsey Elementary School Students
Ramsey Elementary School by Students

"A Day in the Clouds" and "Pursuit - 1"

4th & Best Avenue

"A Day in the Clouds" by Suzanne Faraca & "Pursuit - 1" by Tom Hanson
"A Day in the Clouds" by Suzanne Faraca & "Pursuit - 1" by Tom Hanson

"Tame Your Hunger"

Kathleen & Atlas

"Tame Your Hunger" by Woodland Middle School Students
"Tame Your Hunger" by Woodland Middle School Students

Lakes Middle School

15th & Harrison

Utility Box Art by by Lakes Middle School Students
by Lakes Middle School Students

CdA High School

Government Way & Kathleen

Utility Box Art by by CdA High School Students
by CdA High School Students

Sorenson Magnet School

11th & Sherman

Utility Box Art by by Sorenson Magnet School Students
by Sorenson Magnet School Students

Lake City High School

Ramsey & Dalton

Utility Box Art by by Jessica Medeiros
by Jessica Medeiros

"Bikes" and "Fish & Lure"

15th & Best Avenue

"Bikes" and "Fish & Lure" by Joe McGee
"Bikes" and "Fish & Lure" by Joe McGee

"Love the Coeur d'Alene's - City, Lake and Forest" and "Running Colors"

3rd & Harrison Avenue

"Love the Coeur d'Alene's - City, Lake and Forest" by Linda Lantzy and "Running Colors" by Hayley Shortridge-Gabriel
"Love the Coeur d'Alene's - City, Lake and Forest" by Linda Lantzy and "Running Colors" by Hayley Shortridge-Gabriel

"Mudgy & Millie on Sherman Avenue" & "Mudgy & Millie at the Park"

5th & Sherman Avenue

"Mudgy & Millie on Sherman Avenue" and "Mudgy & Millie at the Park" by Charles Reasoner
"Mudgy & Millie on Sherman Avenue" & "Mudgy & Millie at the Park" by Charles Reasoner

"In the Garden" & "Dance at Dusk"

Appleway & Ramsey Road

"In the Garden" by Lynn Hanley and "Dance at Dusk" by Debbie McCulley
"In the Garden" by Lynn Hanley & "Dance at Dusk" by Debbie McCulley

"Curiosity" and "Lost But Not Forgotten"

Government Way & Hanley

"Curiosity" and "Lost But Not Forgotten" by Jason Sanchez
"Curiosity" and "Lost But Not Forgotten" by Jason Sanchez

"The Usual Suspects" and "Dawn on Fernan Lake"

Northwest Blvd. and Ironwood Drive

"The Usual Suspects" and "Dawn on Fernan Lake" by Stephen Shortridge
"The Usual Suspects" and "Dawn on Fernan Lake" by Stephen Shortridge

"Stickman" and "Daisies"

Riverstone & Lakewood Drive

"Stickman" and "Daisies" by Christina Labang
"Stickman" and "Daisies" by Christina Labang

Canfield Middle School

15th Street & Shadduck Lane

Utility Box Art by Canfield Middle School Students
by Canfield Middle School Students

Fernan Elementary School

15th Street & Sherman Avenue

Utility Box Art by Fernan Elementary School Students
by Fernan Elementary School Students

"Birchwood Bear & On Golden Pond"

Government Way & Appleway

"Birchwood Bear & On Golden Pond" by Melissa Cole
"Birchwood Bear & On Golden Pond" by Melissa Cole

"On the Beach & Peculiar Dreams"

Government Way & Neider

"On the Beach & Peculiar Dreams" by Terry Lee & Amanda Adams
"On the Beach & Peculiar Dreams" by Terry Lee & Amanda Adams

"Buzzing Around" & " Summer Line Up"

Bellerive Lane, Riverstone

"Buzzing Around" & " Summer Line Up" by Christina Hull
"Buzzing Around" & " Summer Line Up" by Christina Hull

"Coeur d'Alene Treasures" & "Northwest Menagerie"

Garden & Northwest Boulevard

"Coeur d'Alene Treasures" & "Northwest Menagerie" by Debbie McCulley
"Coeur d'Alene Treasures" & "Northwest Menagerie" by Debbie McCulley

"City Beach"

4th & Sherman Avenue

"City Beach" by J. R. McCurdie
"City Beach" by J. R. McCurdie

"Pimp Daddy" & "Sudan"

19th & Young Avenue

"Pimp Daddy" & "Sudan" by Cole Chandler
"Pimp Daddy" & "Sudan" by Cole Chandler

"Western Sky"

Ironwood & Medina

"Western Sky" by Gay Waldman
"Western Sky" by Gay Waldman

"Fish Inn"

23rd Street & Sherman Avenue

"Fish Inn" by Janet Launhardt
"Fish Inn" by Janet Launhardt

"Bald Eagle at Higgens Point"

Government Way & Canfield

"Bald Eagle at Higgens Point" by Jackie McNeel
"Bald Eagle at Higgens Point" by Jackie McNeel

"Home in the Trees"

Kathleen & Prairie Trail Crossing

"Home in the Trees" by Christina Oss Labang
"Home in the Trees" by Christina Oss Labang

"Fern Falls"

Government Way & Wilbur

"Fern Falls" by Joel McNee
"Fern Falls"

"Lake Aurora"

Highway 95 & Ironwood Drive

"Lake Aurora" by Gay Waldman
"Lake Aurora" by Gay Waldman

"Mountain Bluebird"

5992 N. Atlas Road

"Mountain Bluebird" by Joel McNee
"Mountain Bluebird" by Joel McNee

"Autumn Aria"

18 E. Neider Avenue

"Autumn Aria" by Gay Waldman
"Autumn Aria" by Gay Waldman

"Seasons"

1415 E. Lunceford Lane

"Seasons" by Jamey Cunningham
"Seasons" by Jamey Cunningham

"Sunset View-80yr Windmill"

4303 N. Atlas Road

"Sunset View-80yr Windmill" by Joel McNee
"Sunset View-80yr Windmill" by Joel McNee

"Magnolias"

512 N. 5th Street

"Magnolias" by Eliza Nicholson
"Magnolias" by Eliza Nicholson

"Cloud Dancer"

302 S. 19th Street

"Cloud Dancer" by Judy Hohl
"Cloud Dancer" by Judy Hohl

"A Joyful Place"

1504 E. Harrison Ave

"A Joyful Place" by Julie Rae Clark
"A Joyful Place" by Julie Rae Clark

"Echoes of Spring"

1204 N. 3rd Street

"Echoes of Spring" by Judy Hohl
"Echoes of Spring" by Judy Hohl

"Flight"

3360 N. Grand Mill Lane

"Flight" by Christina Oss Labang
"Flight" by Christina Oss Labang