Paint-A-Hydrant Program

The City of Olive Branch City Beautification Committee and Olive Branch Fire Department are pleased to announce the Paint-A-Hydrant Program.

High School Art Students who are residents of the City of Olive Branch will be permitted to "adopt" a fire hydrant in City Park. Your adoption will give you the opportunity to help turn our fire hydrants into works of art. There will be no specific theme for the fire hydrants, but artists are encouraged to incorporate different elements of the community into their art. This program will specifically be for hydrants in City Park during its Pilot release. The intention of this project would allow growth to encourage positive, community art across the City for all residents to participate in.

How this works
Step 1: Complete the Design Sketch form and application.

Step 2: Fill out your application and upload your design sketch via the online link or by submitting the complete packet to jennifer.griffith@obms.us. You can also drop off your completed packets at City Hall, 9200 Pigeon Roost Road, Olive Branch, MS 38654. Attention Communications Department, Ref: Paint-A-Hydrant. Design Submission Deadline is May 24, 2024. 
Step 3: A  design review panel will be assembled to review and select designs to be painted on hydrants. You will be contacted via email if your design has been selected. Selected designs will be revealed May 31 at a Design Reveal Ceremony. 
Step 4: If selected, you will be able to paint your designated hydrant starting June 1, 2024. All hydrants must be completed by Friday, September 27, 2024. 
Step 5:  A ribbon cutting for our Paint-A-Hydrant series in City Park will take place on Saturday, September 28, 2024.  We have created a digital Hydrant Map that shows residents where the hydrants are located, the artist, and pictures of the final design to accompany this project.

Project Timeline

Design Submission Period: May 1 - May 24, 2024

Design Reveal Ceremony: May 31, 2024

Hydrant Painting Period: June 1- September 27, 2024

Ribbon Cutting for Paint-A-Hydrant Art in City Park: September 28, 2024.