DeKALB – Local artists are encouraged to submit applications to “adopt” a DeKalb fire hydrant and turn it into a one-of-a-kind work of art through the Paint-A-Plug program organized by the Citizens’ Community Enhancement Commission.
There is no theme for fire hydrant designs but artists are encouraged to incorporate elements of the community or their neighborhood in the art. Although there is no cost to adopt a hydrant, artists who are awarded one must provide their own painting materials.
Details on the types of paint to be used will be provided at the time of the applications’ approval.
Once an application and design proposal is submitted, the commission will review the application. Once approved, artists may paint their adopted hydrants between April 1 and Nov. 1.
Once the hydrant is painted, artists have the option to take pictures of their work, email them to the city and share them on social media using #ProudlyDeKalb.
Applications, which are open to all, are available on the city’s website, www.cityofdekalb.com/paintaplug. Questions can be emailed to
paintaplug@cityofdekalb.com.