Eighth Annual Storm Drain Art Contest Underway
The City of Kingsport’s Stormwater Department, with help from Kingsport Cultural Arts, is seeking local artists to hand-paint five storm drains within the city. The purpose of this project is to raise awareness about the importance of protecting our rivers, stream habitat, and aquatic wildlife.
To enter the contest:
- Send a color sketch of your proposed artwork around a storm drain.
- Artwork may include the street, sidewalk or both.
- Text is encouraged to convey the educational stormwater message.
- Be sure to include your name, phone number and email.
- Artists must be 12 years of age or older.
The deadline to submit entries is August 8. You may hand deliver, email or mail entries to:
Attn: Amanda McMullen
Water Services Center
1113 Konnarock Road
Kingsport, TN 37664
AmandaMcMullen@KingsportTN.gov
Winners will be selected later that month, and the location of the drains will then be determined. Painting is expected to begin in early September.
The five winning artists will receive $150 each and a chance to leave their artistic talents on the streets of Kingsport for all to enjoy.
Artists will each receive one quart of red, yellow, blue, white and black. For complete rules and guidelines, please visit www.kingsporttn.gov and search ‘storm drain art contest.’
This year’s contest is sponsored by Barge Design Solutions, CDM Smith, Mattern & Craig and Now or Never Tattoo.
