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| About The Project
Art on Call is a citywide effort led by Cultural Tourism DC to restore Washington’s abandoned police and fire call boxes as neighborhood art icons. These call boxes were installed throughout the capital in the 1860s. Although they became obsolete with the introduction of the 911 emergency call system in the 1970s, they have remained on the streets. The Dupont Circle Art on Call project, entitled "Diverse Visions| One Neighborhood," explores neighborhood history and local fire and police events. It also celebrates our diverse political, artistic, and intellectual community by presenting original artwork by 22 local artists featuring the hub of our neighborhood, Dupont Circle and the beautiful fountain designed by Daniel Chester French. Dupont Circle is one of 25 communities participating in Art on Call, and the second to complete all of its boxes. Completed works may also be seen in Mount Pleasant, Capitol Hill, and Sheridan/Kalorama. About The Award Dupont Circle Art On Call Project In 2003, the Historic Preservation Office launched the Mayor's Awards for Excellence in Historic Preservation. This award honors significant contributions made by individuals, organizations, and businesses promoting historic preservation in the District of Columbia. Find out more about the award at: |
Participating Artists
The following artists created original pieces of artwork for this project and generously donated the right to use a reproduced image on each call box. Go to the online tour to see artwork for each box.
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The unveiling event was held on September 10, 2005 in and around Dupont Circle. It featured an official unveiling ceremony, music, refreshments, guided walking tours, antique and modern fire equipment and an art show featuring original artwork created by the participating artists that was hosted by PNC Bank, Dupont Circle Branch. Our thanks to the following community representatives, busineses and organizations for their contributions to the successful unveiling: |
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Project Sponsors Art on Call is a program of Cultural Tourism DC with support from DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development District Department of Transportation. The Dupont Circle Art on Call community project has also been generously supported by the following local organizations, businesses and residents. Corporate Sponsor: Organizational Sponsors: Dupont Circle Citizens Association, The Dupont Circle Conservancy, Inc. |
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| Dupont Circle Art On Call Development Committee Members | ||
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Marilyn Newton, Chair |
Gil Hill Fabrication: Gelberg Signs |
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| Art on Call is a program of Cultural Tourism DC with support from DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development District Department of Transportation.
This community project is also supported by Dupont Circle Citizens Association and The Dupont Circle Conservancy, Inc. and generous donations from community residents and businesses. ©2005 Dupont Circle Call Box Project No reproduction or distribution of any site content without consent of author.Links to this or any other page on the site are permitted. No hyperlinks to pictures are permitted, query info@dupontcirclecallbox.com for copying permission. |
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