2026 Utility Box Program Complete – Five New Works of Public Art in Downtown San Rafael
2026 Utility Box Art Project Complete
The Downtown San Rafael BID launched its permanent Utility Box Art Program this year with funding from the San Rafael Arts District. Five local artists finished painting their boxes in September, each with their own take on the theme San Rafael, The Heart of Marin. On October 9, we celebrated with the artists and launched the self-guided Utility Box Art Walk.
- Ricky Watts, Horizon in Motion (4th & E)
- Devlin Espeleta, Día de los Muertos (5th & C)
- Brandon Baker, San Rafael “Owlie” (3rd & Lootens)
- Nicole Andrijauskas, Heart in the Right Place (4th & Cijos)
- Oscar Morales, Alas en Libertad (4th & Heatherton)
Starting in 2027, the BID will add one newly painted utility box each year. In the meantime, take a stroll Downtown and see all five for yourself!
Help bring the next box to life. We’re looking for sponsors to help fund the next painted utility box. If you’re a local artist and would like to design and paint it, we’d love to see your work! Find sponsorship information and the 2027 artist application on our website.
Explore the Utility Box Art Walk by visiting our website HERE
