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/