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nown for its picturesque landscapes and infec�ous community spirit, the history of Coronado will soon be highlighted through the third itera�on of the public art ini�a�ve – "Art Outside the Box." A project of the Cultural Arts Commission, it is set to come before the City Council this March for approval. Originally spearheaded by an effort of a few local ci�zens, this new public art project aims to rewrap u�lity boxes on Orange Avenue in Coronado, turning these once vibrant wrapped boxes into a community photobook.
enhance the u�lity boxes aesthe�c appeal. Their vision materialized into a collabora�ve effort that gained momentum and support from the community, local businesses, and city officials. The result? A unique project that transformed
Inspired by the success of the rst project completed in 2018, “Art Outside the Box” on Orange Avenue has met its life expectancy and the wraps are beginning to fade and crack. However, don’t lament as they were always meant to be temporary and with their expira�on date nearly passed, the third phase of Art Outside the Box promises to infuse the city with crea�vity and foster community engagement. This new set of boxes will highlight Coronado’s unique history. The current art wraps will be removed this spring, with the new wraps targeted for installa�on in May 2024. The seeds of Art Outside the Box were originally planted in Coronado back in 2015 when a few individuals envisioned a way to Popcorn located at 8th & Orange | City of Coronado Photo Created by Caitlyn C. and Clare G. using acrylic paint and collage. This movie themed box by the theater features celebri�es who have an affilia�on with Coronado. Sponsored by Carol Pastor and her family, who helped spearhead the original project.
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