Since 2014, TVWA and partners the City of Fairbanks, Fairbanks Stormwater Advisory Committee, Downtown Association, and Festival Fairbanks have invited local artists to submit design proposals for storm drain art in downtown Fairbanks. The purpose of this project is to raise public awareness that ALL storm drains flow directly into the Chena River and to provide an opportunity for artists to create public works of art in downtown Fairbanks. Past art was displayed for one year prior to the construction on Cushman Street (2014), Noble Street (2015), Cowles Street (2016), Gilliam Way (2017), and Barnette Street (2018), 5th Avenue (2019), 3rd Avenue (2020) and Lacey Street (2021). This project has garnered local, state and national attention. View past work on our website.

Important information for this year: 

  • Deadline for submissions is 5pm on April 30, 2022.

  • Artists will paint their designs on Cowles Street storm drains on Saturday, June 4th from 9am to 4pm (weather permitting).

  • Winning artists will receive $100 for each design painted.

 

How to Apply:

 

 

Click to: Read the Contest Rules and Regulations!

Create a design! When designing artwork, we encourage you to incorporate the following themes:

1.  Storm Water Pollution (litter, vehicle fluids, pet waste, soapy water, etc.)

2.  Fish, Wildlife, Habitat (moose, beavers, ducks, salmon, grayling, willows, etc.)

3.  Quality of Life (clean water for recreation, drinking, natural beauty, etc.)

Use this Storm Drain template in your design.

 

 

 

Fill out the form below!

 

 

Email us your design!

 

 

 

Email your design in .jpg or .pdf format to tvwatershed@gmail.com to enter into the contest. Please include your name and the title of the design in your email.

Thank you for your entry! Once we receive your design, TVWA will enter you in the contest. The winning designs will be picked by a vote of the Storm Water Advisory Committee. If your entry is chosen as a winner, TVWA will notify you by mid-May. The painting will be Saturday, June 4th from 9am to 4pm (weather permitting) with a backup day of June 25th from 9am to 4pm.

 Please email or call the TVWA office at 907-374-8890 if you have any questions.