$3,000 commission to paint a utility box mural at an affordable housing development in Cambridge, Waikato.

Bridge Housing Charitable Trust is commissioning an artist to paint a ~11m² utility box at Peake Mews, one of its affordable housing developments in Cambridge, Waikato. The box sits within the development, surrounded by homes, shared spaces, and the daily life of the community, and the artwork should feel like it belongs there.

The brief is open. Ideas might draw on local flora and fauna, nature, play, imagination, storytelling, or abstract designs. What matters is that the work celebrates community, belonging and optimism, and that residents, especially children, will enjoy it for years to come.

The artwork should be bright, positive and family-friendly; appeal to children while being enjoyable for all ages; create a sense of pride and place for residents; be suitable for a public, residential environment; and be durable for outdoor conditions.

$3,000 NZD all-inclusive, covering artist fee, materials, surface preparation, and installation.

This opportunity is primarily aimed at Waikato/Waipa-based artists, but applications from further afield are welcome.

Applications are free and submitted through Patronage. Your application should include a concept sketch or visual mock-up, a short description of the inspiration behind your design, and examples of previous work. Full brief, box template, and terms available on the listing at patronage.nz/opportunities.