“Electrical boxes turned into public artworks actually helped to curb tagging,” said San Diego artist LeoAngelo Lacuna Reyes. “They brighten up the neighborhood.” ...

SCHENECTADY — Electrical boxes throughout the city of Schenectady are getting a facelift thanks to the talents of 19 regional ...

Dear Johnnie: Can you give me information on the painted metal boxes? What kind of paint did the artists use, and what did they use to make it stay and not slime off with climate?

The city started the program to place artwork on downtown utility boxes in the early 2000s. The new murals are replacing former pieces that were on electrical boxes the city replaced.

We asked painting professionals if painting electrical sockets was safe, and they unanimously agreed. 'It’s typically not safe to paint electrical outlets,' says Andre Kazimierski CEO of Improovy.