painting a traffic signal box (TSB)
Who can paint a TSB?
Anyone can apply to paint a TSB - you don't need to be a famous artist. Families, professional or first time artists, school groups, kids or elders can get involved. If you are under 18, a supervising adult must sign in with you.
3 essentials are:
- You must live in the TSB's city/council area
- You must have your design approved by Urban Smart Projects
- You must sign the Project's Agreement before you paint your TSB
General information on designing your TSB
Your design needs to fit on a TSB. Dimensions of a TSB are: 140 cm high x 80 cm wide x 42 cm deep. You will need to paint all the sides of the TSB that are visible and provide a design for each side. Repeating designs on sides of the TSB is OK.
You can use original artworks that have already been created provided you own the copyright and Intellectual Property of the artworks. You need to name your artwork and write a background to the art in 30 words or less. You may sign your artwork. Signatures need to be around 30cms by 10cms (actual size) on the TSB and may include the copyright sign "(c)".
What designs will be approved?
Designs need to have small areas of blank colour to reduce the likelihood of graffiti tagging occurring. Artworks should be brightly coloured and not use too many dark colours as this can cause the TSB to overheat.
Urban Smart Projects acknowledges that everyone relates to his or her community and local surrounds differently. In general designs need to be positive, original and colourful and provide meaning to at least one of the following:
- The immediate environment
- The character or culture of the suburb
- The history of the area
- Community pride
Designs will not be approved if they involve:
- A breach of Intellectual Property Rights (somebody else's idea)
- Trademarks, brand or business names, logos or copyrighted images
- Images of a potentially offensive or sensitive nature as determined by Urban Smart Projects
- Collage or gluing anything onto the TSB
- Images that resemble illegal graffiti or tags
What is provided?
Approved participants are supplied with an Equipment Pack that includes high quality paint, safety cones, safety vests, drop sheets, some disposable mixing palettes, rags and keyhole and ID plate protectors for the TSB.
Participants need to supply their own paint brushes and water for cleaning up.
Useful tips about the painting experience and extra items that you may find helpful to take with you can be found here.
How long do TSB Artworks last?
On average however, TSB artworks last from 6 months to 6 years. Please remember that TSBs are pieces of equipment and may need to be replaced or removed at any time. Urban Smart Projects has no control over routine or emergency replacements of TSBs.
