ESI Public Arts is excited about starting local projects using our new, innovative, custom made trash receptacle for the Communican. We already have several projects in the planning stages, and expect to implement them within the next year.

Watch the video clip above to see how ESI Public Arts projects work.

The metal receptacle is similar in style to those already used for public community spaces. It has one locked side door which opens for access to a 33 gallon trash liner, and we are currently designing an even larger Communican capable of housing a 50 gallon liner. It can be ordered in a variety of colors, and there is an option for placement of a weather guard on the top of the can.

Each side of the can displays works of art created by children, artists, and special groups in the community. The glazed works of art are displayed as individual themed tiles and also as large murals. Three of the panels can be removed for framing and display at a public art show, allowing new works of art to take their place on the Communican.

These public art projects are made possible by the members of the community and stay in the community. The total cost of a completed can is $2,000 ( $1,000 for the metal container + $1,000 for the artistic process).Your company or organization can be involved in these projects with a donation of as little as $1,000, which would allow for your name to be placed on a plaque on the Communican. If you want to be a part of our mission to enhance the quality of our community through education and creation of public utilitarian art, please contact ESI Public Arts.