Art Signals is an annual Arts and Culture program that uses signal boxes throughout the Reno community to serve as canvases for original art pieces painted by local artists, residents, students and community members of all ages.

The City of Reno’s Arts & Culture Department started painting signal boxes in 2008, mostly in the downtown Reno area. The program has grown to include nearly 100 painted signal boxes city wide, including the North and South Valleys.

The program is funded by the 2% for Public Art Program, artists are paid $1000 per signal box after completion, which includes payment for the artist’s time and materials. 

Explore the entire Art Signals collection to learn more about specific artworks and artists as well as all of the City of Reno's Public Art Collection on Public Art Archive.

Applications for this program open each Spring. Artists interested in applying should check the Call for Artist webpage.

If you have questions or would like more information, please email publicart@reno.gov.