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 11:59 pm on May 17, 2024.
Artists will paint their designs on Saturday, June 1th from 9am to 2pm (weather permitting).
The artists selected will receive $150 on the day of the event as a stipend for art supplies and creative appreciation.
Outdoor acrylic paint, brushes and a container for washing brushes are to be supplied by artists.
Buckets for disposal of paint water, drinks, and snacks will be provided by TVWA.
Please email your proposed artwork with an artwork title, a short description, and your contact information to tvwatershed@gmail.com. Artwork will be voted on by the Fairbanks Stormwater Advisory Committee and artists will be notified by May 24, 2024.
This year the artist will supply their own paint supplies.