A DeKalb business is stepping forward to offer an incentive to community members who want to help beautify the City by taking part in the Paint-A-Plug program.
The DeKalb Citizens’ Community Enhancement Commission (CCEC) is pleased to announce another year of the Paint-A-Plug initiative, where the community is encouraged to adopt a fire hydrant and turn it into a work of art.
There is no specific theme for the fire hydrants, but artists are encouraged to incorporate different elements of the community or their neighborhood into their art. You may have seen some of the previous creations including an ear of corn, a dairy cow and a pharaoh across from the Egyptian Theatre.
While no fee is required to participate in the Paint-A-Plug program, approved artists are responsible for providing their own materials for painting, and that’s where OC Creative comes in.
OC Creative has pledged to donate $50 to each of this year’s Paint-A-Plug artists to help defray some of the cost of materials.
“The Paint-A-Plug program has grown in popularity among DeKalb and area residents every year,” said Citizens’ Community Enhancement Commission Chair, Brad Hoey. “I applaud the generous donation by OC Creative, as it shows appreciation for the artists’ work and their contributions to the community.”
Paint-A-Plug is not limited to only DeKalb residents. The CCEC encourages NIU students and alumni, DeKalb School District students and faculty, employees of DeKalb businesses and area artists to participate.
Applications can be found at here. Submitted applications will be reviewed by the Citizens’ Community Enhancement Commission, and once their design is approved, artists will have until November 1, 2021 to paint their hydrant.
Questions on the program can be e-mailed to paintaplug@cityofdekalb.com.