Locals wanting to express their creativity are invited to enter this year’s Chorus Cabinet Art competition.
There are 10 telecommunication cabinets spread across east and south Auckland that need to be artistically improved with deadlines for submissions closing on October 1.
The contest is a partnership between Chorus and the Beautification Trust and local artists are encouraged to submit their designs.
Beautification Trust chief executive Daniel Barthow says the initiative is a “win-win” for the community.
“Our local artists get a fantastic working opportunity, and the neighbourhood is brightened by their work.
“We’ve also seen this initiative discourage tagging and boost community pride.”
Chorus cabinets, which can typically be found in neighbourhoods across the country, are the perfect platform for established and emerging artists to have their work publicly displayed for communities to see daily.
Artists are encouraged to explore themes in their designs that celebrate their local communities, tell a story, or simply add a splash of colour to the landscape.
Completed works are paid from $1200 to $1700 depending on the size of the cabinet, and up to $150 extra for materials.
Chorus community relations lead Jo Seddon says it makes sense to partner with local councils, as they know their communities best.
“We always get a high calibre of art submitted for this programme,” she says.
“It’s a great opportunity for us to see the unique stories and designs that come out of each region.
“These cabinets formed a necessary part of our network and are all around, so it’s great to see them decorated to the taste and benefit of the communities they serve.”
The initiative has seen more than 1700 cabinets decorated with stunning art since 2010.
All finished art will be included on the Chorus website and will be considered for the 2025 Chorus Cabinet Art calendar.
To enter the contest, go online to Cabinet art project | Chorus NZ.
