Twenty traffic signal boxes around Akron will soon get a splash of color from local artists as part of public art project. At its Sept. 11 meeting, the Akron Public Art Commission reviewed designs submitted by Akron residents and selected 20 finalists. Designs include a rendition of the Akron Symphony Orchestra, images with neighborhood-specific references, herons, area landmarks and more. The budget for this project is $35,000, with $5,000 set aside to pay $250 stipends to the selected artists. The commission is still working through choosing a vinyl wrap vendor and negotiating prices, but each box will receive a vinyl wrap featuring the selected designs. Commissioner members and the City of Akron announced the project in March with a call for entries from residents. Two of the designs will be placed in each of Akron’s 10 wards.This traffic signal box is one of 20 that will soon be adorned with local artwork. The Akron Public Art Commission selected 20 locations across Akron to get a visual upgrade (Photo via Google Street View)Winners and locations list The box locations, selected artists and titles of the works by ward as shared in the meeting are:Ward 1Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and North Main StreetWinner: James Buckey, Blimp City 2West Market Street and South Portage PathWinner: Sylvia Sykes, JosephWard 2 East Cuyahoga Falls Avenue and Riverside DriveWinner: Dara Harper, What I RememberChapel Hill: Location to be determinedWinner: Sara Hughes, Chapel HillWard 3West Exchange Street and South Maple StreetWinner: Donald Peoples, Krispy KremeEast Exchange Street and South High StreetWinner: Meryl Engler, Taking OffWard 4Copley Road and South Hawkins AvenueWinner: Stephanie Stewart, Chasing PeaceWest Market Street and South Hawkins AvenueWinner: Jayvante Ross, Visual MusicWard 5Martin Avenue and South Arlington StreetWinner: Elizabeth Budacov, Speak from the HeartEast Tallmadge Avenue and North Howard StreetWinner: Nirali Schrader, PeaceWard 6East Waterloo Road and George Washington BoulevardWinner: April Couch, The Rubber CityCanton Road and Albrecht AvenueWinner: David Wagner, TogetherWard 7East Waterloo Road and South Firestone BoulevardWinner: April Couch, King LionEast Wilbeth Road and Brown StreetDara Harper, Good NewsWard 8Merriman Road and North Portage PathWinner: Sara Hughes, Chief RotaynahGarman Road and North Hawkins AvenueWinner: Charisse Harris, Humans beingWard 9Kenmore Boulevard and 16th Street SouthwestWinner: Louise Bane, Lay Your Head On My ShoulderManchester Road and West Waterloo RoadWinner: Dara Harper, ContemplationWard 10Eastwood Avenue and Brittain Road and Eastland AvenueWinner: James Buckey, Eclipse from the HeightsCase Avenue and East Market StreetWinner: James Buckey, Market CrossingOther meeting updatesAlso at the meeting, the commission learned that Katie Beck is no longer a member. Commissioners voted to appoint Jessica Travis as treasurer. Watch a recording of the meeting here.The next Public Art Commission meeting is Oct. 9 and open to the public. Learn more here. Find more upcoming public meetings here.Also, if you’re not sure who your council member is or what ward you live in, find out here. The post Akron artists’ designs selected for 20 traffic signal boxes appeared first on Signal Akron.First published by Signal Akron.