This utility box pays homage to South Pasadena’s designation as a Tree City USA community. Sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation, the community must achieve four core standards of sound urban forestry management: maintaining a tree board or department, having a community tree ordinance, spending at least $2 per capita on urban forestry and celebrating…
South Pasadena Arts Council
Utility Box Art #3
This box is next to a gas station and it is a welcome sight. It reminds of a doodle on a massive scale. Upon closer inspection, you can see birds, plants and roses. With South Pasadena being a neighbor to Pasadena, home of the Rose Parade, the roses are definitely appropriate. Not knowing the artist’s…
Utility Box Art #1
South Pasadena Arts Council spearheaded an arts program to spruce up ten drab utility boxes with colorful, unique paintings. Public art builds a sense of community and these boxes capture the unique spirit of our city’s history and distinctive culture. This box is a vibrant representation of our weekly farmers market featuring the venue, our…