Title
Recommended Designs for 10 Traffic Box Wraps
Recommended Action
Move to forward the recommendation to City Council of 10 designs for the Traffic Box Wrap Public Art Project as determined by public vote.
Report
Issue:
Whether to forward the public’s recommendation to City Council for approval.
Staff Contact:
Stephanie Johnson, Arts Program Manager, 360.709.2678
Presenter(s):
Stephanie Johnson, Arts Commission Staff Liaison
Background and Analysis:
100 proposals (up from 90 in 2025) were received from area artists, across a wide range of design and materials.
Voting took place June 1-30. The public participated through the City’s Engage Page. Voting results and images of the top 10 designs will be shared at the July 9 Arts Commission meeting.
Once approved by Council, the images will move into fabrication, to be printed on vinyl and installed on 10 boxes throughout Olympia. The wraps are expected to last for several years.
Climate Analysis:
Traffic Box Wraps can contribute to the overall City strategy of encouraging alternative transportation.
Equity Analysis:
Voting on the Traffic Box Wraps is open to all. Folks without computer access can participate by visiting the Olympia Timberland Library.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
1428 responses, comparable to 1436 responses in 2025.
Options:
1. Recommend the publicly selected designs for Olympia traffic boxes to City Council for fabrication and installation.
2. Modify the recommendation.
3. Do not recommend designs.
Financial Impact:
$18,000 identified in the 2026 Municipal Art Fund for artist honoraria for use of their artwork ($500 each), and fabrication and installation of the vinyl wraps.
Attachments:
None. Images will be shared during presentation.