Winning artworks by local artists showcased in Niagara-on-the-Lake hydro boxes
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON – NOTL Hydro and the Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre are excited to announce that the chosen artworks from the 2023 NOTL Hydro Box Beautification Competition have been installed to their designated hydro boxes. This annual competition showcases the talent of Niagara Region, where local artists submit designs to transform three of the town’s hydro boxes into captivating works of art.
The community participated in the selection by casting their votes for the People’s Choice award, with Darrell McCalla emerging as the winner for his artwork titled “Transportation.” This winning piece was installed in the hydro box along the Niagara River Recreational Trail. A panel of jurors evaluated the submissions and selected two exceptional designs that captured the previous year’s theme, transportation. The juried pieces were:
- “Sunset Voyage” by Shelley Locke installed in the Niagara Regional Airport parking lot.
- “Lake Sailing” by Lynn Weiner installed in the marina at the corner of Ricardo Street and Melville Street.
Also refreshed this year is one of the hydro boxes installed during the first year of the competition. The artwork titled “Remembrance” by Elaine Bryck can be found at King Street by the Veterans’ Memorial Park entrance.
Sponsored Hydro Boxes
A new initiative by NOTL Hydro came into fruition with an additional hydro box along Niagara Stone Road adorned with artwork contributed by AutoFX. Adding to the revitalized streetscape of Virgil is the beautified hydro box along Niagara Stone Road by the Twisted Vine restaurant.
An option exists for anyone to choose to have a hydro box near their home or business wrapped. According to NOTL Hydro President Tim Curtis, “We have received several inquiries on this, so we decided to open up this opportunity to the public. Any local resident or business who pays for a wrap will have their name or logo added to the bottom banner.”
More details for sponsored hydro boxes can be found at: https://www.notlhydro.com/news/hydro-box-beautification-update/
2024 NOTL Hydro Box Beautification Competition
This year, artists from across the Niagara Region are once again invited to participate in the competition now on its 6th year. The 2024 theme and hydro box locations are still being finalized. Interested parties are encouraged to follow the Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre social media channels or enlist on their newsletter for updates:
FB:@niagara.pumphouse
IG: @niagarapumphouse
Website: niagarapumphouse.ca
About Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre
The Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre is the art hub that connects our community by providing art for all. Located on the banks of the Niagara River in a heritage building that formerly supplied water to Niagara-on-the-Lake (hence our name); the Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre offers visual arts programs, exhibitions and events. We give back to the community by providing access to the arts for those in need.
About Niagara-on-the-Lake Hydro
Niagara-on-the-Lake Hydro distributes power to 10,000 customers in the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake. We are committed to operating as a sustainable high-performance, customer-driven business and to providing the highest standard in safety, service and reliability. The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake is the 100% shareholder of the corporation.
