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About the Fresno Box Art Program
The City of Fresno Box Art program is a new streetscape beautification initiative inviting local artists, students and community members to transform the City’s utility boxes into vibrant works of public art. By turning these everyday structures into colorful canvases, the program adds character and creativity to Fresno’s neighborhoods while building a greater sense of place and civic pride.
Launched by the City of Fresno and Beautify Fresno, the program celebrates the artistic talent of our community and supports the City’s ongoing efforts to beautify public spaces. Help us “paint the town” with original art that reflects the spirit and diversity of Fresno.
Artists of all ages and experience levels are encouraged to submit designs during the City’s open Call for Artists.
Selection Process & Criteria
Call for Artists
Panel Review
Finalist Selection
Locations
See map for initial traffic cabinet locations.
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Fresno Traffic Box Art Gallery
The City of Fresno is proud to announce the 8 selected artists for the “Aviation” phase of its Fresno Box Art Pilot Program.
The program is a new streetscape beautification initiative inviting local artists, students and community members to transform the City’s utility boxes into vibrant works of public art. By turning these everyday structures into colorful canvases, the program adds character and creativity to Fresno’s neighborhoods while building a greater sense of place and civic pride.
Launched by the City of Fresno and Beautify Fresno, the program celebrates the artistic talent of our community and supports the City’s ongoing efforts to beautify public spaces. The first phase celebrates the “Aviation” theme and artwork has been installed on traffic boxes at intersections along McKinley Avenue and Clinton Way. It features a dynamic group of artists whose diverse styles and creative visions bring new life to the area around Fresno Yosemite International Airport. Artists were selected in March 2026 through a competitive process based on the quality and creativity of their work as well as their adherence to the corridor theme.
The next phase of the Fresno Box Art Pilot Program celebrates “Bulldog Spirit” and is anticipated to be installed beginning in June along Shaw and Cedar Avenues adjacent to the Fresno State campus.
MEET THE ARTISTS
NANCY HULSEY
The Wonders Above Our City
(McKinley and Clovis Avenues)
Nancy is a studio artist born in Texas but raised in Fresno. She’s a Fresno State graduate and participates in Art Hop and other local pop up events.
In these panels, hot air balloons drift quietly across the night sky while silhouettes of planes pass in the distance above Fresno. These scenes reflect the many forms of flight that move through the valley skies. From slow-floating journeys to aircraft traveling far beyond the horizon, together they capture the beauty and the presence of aviation in everyday life above the Central Valley.
KAYLA CASTEEL
Sky Conductors
(McKinley and Falcon Drive)
This design honors the quiet heroes who guide the skies above Fresno every day—our air traffic controllers. Rising from the valley, the control tower represents the sturdy voices that conduct aircraft with precision and care, like a symphony unfolding in the sky. Inspired by my wife, an air traffic controller at Fresno Yosemite International Airport.
This piece reflects how controllers choreograph each journey — guiding flights that reunite families, protect our city, and carry dreams towards new horizons. Through their unseen direction, our city – and our dreams – were made safely connected and in motion.
JENNIFER GEIGER
Sky Dreams
(McKinley and Clinton Way)
Jennifer Geiger is an award-winning artist, recognized for her whimsical, murals inspired by nature and bold colors.
This design celebrates the dreams sparked by Fresno’s skies. A young figure lifts a paper airplane toward passing aircraft above Fresno Yosemite International Airport, symbolizing the imagination and ambition of future pilots, engineers, and innovators. The grasses and sequoias below honor the natural beauty of the Central Valley that grounds and inspires our community.
JENNIE GUERRERO
Home
(Clinton and Gateway)
Jennie is a prominent Fresno-based artist and co-owner of “Hella Fresno,” a local organization and art gallery.
Dedicated to the dreamers, and the families who have built their lives in this valley, honoring the land that sustains us and the sky that connects us to a wider world.
MEGAN MENDES
Things That Fly
(Clinton and Picadilly Inn)
“Things That Can Fly” is inspired by all the different things that you may spot in the sky. It’s amazing to look up and see birds flying, bugs buzzing, and planes zooming. I wanted to show as many different flying objects as I could. There is a wonder and excitement that comes with the idea of flying, being high up in the clouds and feeling like you can go anywhere. I wanted my piece to be vibrant and feel fun, you may even find my calico cat “Mary” catching a ride on some of those flying things.
KAYLA CASTEEL
Where Dreams Take Flight
(McKinley and Gateway)
In addition to being a vibrant muralist, Kayla is also a tattoo artist who believes that art is a language of love.
A child launches a paper airplane into the sky above the fertile San Joaquin Valley. The paper plane transitions into a real aircraft, symbolizing the journey from imagination to aviation and celebrating
Fresno’s deep connection to flight and the dreams that take shape in our community.
ALEXANDRA KUBE
Cartoon Planes
(McKinley and Maple)
A former animation artist at Warner Brothers, Alexandra has won awards at numerous art shows and festivals.
I designed ascending retro airplanes in a graphic sky with stylized clouds. I thought that that a fun, colorful, cartoony depiction of old school airplanes would be appreciated.
NANCY HULSEY
Wings Over The Valley
(McKinley and Chestnut)
A silhouette of the skyline of Fresno stretches across the panels as planes move through the sky above it. One aircraft departs the city, another crosses in front of the sun and the last continues its journey beyond the horizon. This work reflects the steady rhythm of aviation connected to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, where flights arrive and depart as part of everyday life in the Central Valley.
