A Massachusetts Town Is Turning a Bus Into Traveling Art

School buses are known for their bright yellow color, even though some schools use buses of other colors and some private organizations choose to keep the yellow tint even though they aren’t working in pupil transportation. Even when groups do choose to paint their bus, it is rare to see anything outside of the normal; the most popular colors tend to be dark forest greens or simple white coats of paint. But, one town near Boston is going to get a much wilder paint job soon.

The Somerville Arts Council, with the blessing of Mayor Joe Curtatone, announced they had purchased a used bus and would be bringing local artists together to “trick out” the bus to turn it into a traveling arts and entertainment vehicle. The bus will help transport members of the community to local events, as well as serving the centerpiece for future outdoor concerts and festivals.

A local magazine has a full profile on the event and the future plans for the bus, but it is always encouraging to see communities using buses in new ways to encourage a more active community.