Chorus Cabinet Art Programme
About
Council is proud to support the Chorus Cabinet Art Programme in the Marlborough region.
The art initiative, which began in 2010 in Auckland, aims to reduce vandalism to telecommunication cabinets. The cabinet art programme also provides an opportunity to promote and celebrate a sense of community, belonging, identity, and pride.
Information on current cabinets in the Marlborough region.
2024 Applications
More information on how to be involved in bringing more information to our community can be found here
Design considerations include
- Narrative/theme – Is there a story to tell
- Relationship of the work to the site and the community, especially how it serves to activate or enhance the space or public surroundings. (promote a sense of community belonging, identity and pride)
- Elements represented in the artwork are culturally appropriate
- No logos, slogans, or other advertisements
- No overly complicated designs that may confuse drivers or pedestrians
- No Neon, fluorescent, or reflective type colours are discouraged
With more information included in the Artists Brief
Application dates for the 2024 programme are pending but are likely to be
Application open - Late July
Applications close – Late August
Allocation
Once applications have closed, the Marlborough Council‘s Cabinet Art Committee will review all applications and then forward chosen designs to Chorus for final approval.
If successful, depending on the size of the box you're allocated, you will be paid between $400 and $1,500 for your work.
2023 cabinets
Below are some examples of the wonderful work undertaken as part of the 2023 Cabinet Art Programme
Blenheim - Steadfast – Doug Goodall
We take the following elements into consideration when reviewing applications.
- sketch / design
- meaning behind the artwork
- originality
- creativity
- how the artwork enhances the community where the box is located
- artist’s availability and agreement to complete within the given timeframe.
Council ‘s Cabinet Art Committee will review all applications and then forward chosen designs to Chorus for final approval.
If successful, depending on the size of the box you're allocated, you'll be paid between $400 and $1,500 for your work.
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Councillor Johnathan Rosene with Marlborough artist Charlotte Buskin’s “king of the castle” cabinet art on Hospital Road