Beginning November 4, 2022, program organizers will be looking for artists to contribute their talents to the City of Brooksville and Brooksville Fire Department. Interested artists (no residency requirements) will be permitted to “adopt” select fire hydrants within the corporate limits of Brooksville and create artistic designs for each. The goal of this program is to embrace the artistic talents of local individuals while displaying creative artwork throughout the community. Artists are encouraged to incorporate the character of the surrounding environment and neighborhood into their artwork.
Interested parties can participate by completing the application with a design proposal, choosing their preferred select hydrant location, completing the waiver and submitting the forms to the City of Brooksville. No more than three designs per artist. All design applications will be reviewed and the selected applicants will be contact by the City of Brooksville.
Artists are welcome to use stencils, air brush with masking tape, or freehand but only paint may be used, there are several paint types form which to choose. Artists must bring their own art supplies and paint. All hydrants must be completed by January 4, 2023 and QR codes will be displayed provided further information on each artist.
Entry forms can be found on the City website: https://www.cityofbrooksville.us/275/2232/Brooksville-Gallery-201 or FMI contact the Brooksville Gallery 201 at 352-540-3811 or cityart@cityofbrooksville.us.