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Burbank Library Seeks Artist for Bookmobile Wrap
The new mobile library will travel around the community, offering a unique canvas for public artwork.
Apr. 12, 2026 at 5:52am
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A bold, eye-catching design for Burbank's new Bookmobile aims to promote literacy and community connection across the city.Burbank TodayThe Burbank Public Library is seeking artists to design a bold, original exterior wrap for its new Bookmobile, a mobile library that will deliver books, media, and services to neighborhoods, parks, schools, senior centers, and community events across the city. The selected artist will receive a $5,000 commission to develop a cohesive design spanning all exterior surfaces of the vehicle.
Why it matters
This public art project offers a unique opportunity to create large-scale artwork that promotes literacy, creativity, and community connection in a highly visible traveling format. As a mobile library, the Bookmobile will bring the joy of reading and access to information to underserved areas of Burbank.
The details
The Bookmobile and this public art project are made possible through a generous donation from the Friends of the Burbank Public Library. Applications are open to artists 18 and older, with submissions due by May 1. The selected artist will be announced by May 29, and the final design is planned to be unveiled to the public during the Burbank Book Festival on October 3 at the Buena Vista Branch Library.
- The new Bookmobile will be unveiled this month.
- Applications for the artist design are due by May 1 at 5 p.m.
- The selected artist will be announced by May 29.
- The final Bookmobile design will be unveiled to the public on October 3 at the Burbank Book Festival.
The players
Burbank Public Library
The public library system in Burbank, California, which is launching a new Bookmobile and seeking an artist to design its exterior wrap.
Friends of the Burbank Public Library
A group that has provided a generous donation to fund the Bookmobile and public art project.
What’s next
The selected artist will work with the Burbank Public Library to finalize the Bookmobile design, which will be unveiled to the public on October 3 at the Burbank Book Festival.
The takeaway
This public art project for the Burbank Bookmobile represents an exciting opportunity for a local artist to create a vibrant, community-focused design that will bring the joy of reading and access to information to residents across the city.
