“We’re thrilled for New York City artists to transform collection trucks into roving works of art that will add a bit of flair to our neighborhoods.” She added, “We’re excited for local artists to be using our ‘canvasses’ to encourage New Yorkers to keep our City clean.”

Tisch said DSNY’s fleet is part of the cityscape. To promote sustainability, artists are challenged with using paints that would otherwise be discarded or recycled.Ĭommissioner Jessica S. Priority will be given to proposals that encourage New Yorkers to use litter baskets and recycling, or those that honor DSNY’s essential workers.

“Trucks of Art” is open to all artists – professional, amateur and aspiring. The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) has announced a revival of its art program, “ Trucks of Art,” which offers New York artists the opportunity to creatively paint a garbage collection truck. Mager replied: “While we believe this is an exciting opportunity and have already received submissions and appreciate those who are willing to volunteer their time, we understand that some may not want to and we understand theirs Decisions.Photo courtesy of the Department of Sanitation via Flickr When PIX11 News asked if there would be any grant money from the city for a small stipend for the artists. The separate Sanitation Foundation may use the designs commercially.īelinda Mager, the communications director for the New York City Department of Health, said in a statement, “Should the Foundation decide to exploit the designs commercially, the Foundation and the artist will enter into a separate licensing agreement.” The city does not benefit from the painted trucks. This is the second time the Plumbing Department has run the Trucks of Art program. The New York City Department of Sanitation declined an on-camera interview that same day, but said in a statement it was a “zero waste challenge” and that “artists retain all rights to their work.”Īll artists will use household paint that is no longer needed to prevent it from ending up in landfills. Mersone was recently paid to paint a mural in the new LaGuardia terminal. The carriage horse industry proposes new rules and a new facility in Central Park Popular street artist Meresone says he understands it will be hard for artists still looking to break through to say no, but adds: “It sets a bad precedent for the future Why should other big companies pay for art when they can find a way to get it for free?” His message to younger, aspiring artists: “This is not right and you should not be taken advantage of.” “This is New York City, the biggest city in the world, and they’re trying to get free art from artists, and they want to give them garbage paint to paint garbage trucks,” Andaluz said. The project is entirely voluntary and is expected to last three days.Īndaluz The Artist told PIX11 News he had launched a social media campaign calling for a boycott. The city currently has an open call for artists to submit their designs and be selected to paint a municipal garbage truck. Established street artists are now calling for a boycott of the New York City Department of Health’s Trucks of Art project, saying it’s “exploitative” because it doesn’t provide artists with payment for their work. NEW YORK (PIX11) – They say one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.

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