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

Applications are now open from 30 August until 4.00 pm on 1 October 2024.

More information on how to be involved in bringing more information to our community can be found on the Chorus website.
Go to the cabinet art programme on the Chorus website

2024 Cabinet locations

Cabinet Number	Approx Address	Town
PN/M	Cnr Waikawa and Waimarama	Picton
PN/D	5 Wairau Rd	Picton
SCK/Q	Rarangi Road, opp Pipitea Dr	Rarangi
BM/EM	2 Burleigh Rd	Blenheim
BM/EH	17 Pitchell St	Blenheim
BM/EB	22 Eltham Rd	Blenheim
BM/DR	31 Main St	Blenheim
BM/F	37 Colemans Rd	Blenheim
BM/EJ	79 Hutchenson St	Blenheim

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

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.