Kirstin Davis, Communications Manager, No Phone Number Available
Monday, April 21, 2025 at 4:13 p.m.
Ever thought about having your design cast in iron to be enjoyed for decades? Spokane Arts and the City of Spokane's Wastewater Management Department have the contest for you!
Students who are age 18 and under and live in the City of Spokane are invited to submit a design for a wastewater access cover, also known as a manhole cover. The selected design will be cast and used in locations throughout the City.
This fun contest happens every five years and has been adding creativity to our streets for decades. The City installs or replaces approximately 100 access covers every year. There is no extra cost to the City to have the iron covers reflect these creative designs and can last 50 years or more. The winning artist will help beautify our community for generations.
The chosen design will receive $100, have their designed access cover placed near their home, and be publicly recognized. The designs will be evaluated by members of the staff of Wastewater Management Department, Spokane Arts Commission, and community representatives.
THEME
Designs should be reflective of the ecology, water, nature, creatures or landscape of the Inland Northwest. What do you love about the river? How would you protect the river?
REQUIREMENTS Open to all students 18 and younger in the City of Spokane. Designs must be appropriate and appeal to a public audience. High contrast, black and white images with larger, simple shapes will be most suitable for casting. No fine detail.
Drawn submissions must be received by 11:59 p.m., Friday, May 30, 2025. Entries can be submitted via the ONLINE FORM or using the template, and mailed to: Student Wastewater Access Cover Contest, 909 E. Sprague Ave. Spokane, WA 99202.
