# Artistic Parking Tickets The PTERP Project Fights Tickets With Art By Michael Hines | Published 2011-04-28 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pterp-project References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2011/04/25/when-getting-a-parking-ticket-is-cool/) & [pterproject.org](http://www.pterproject.org/) Lucky drivers in NYC may notice their parking tickets magically disappearing, thanks to the PTERP Project. PTERP stands for the Parking Ticket Emotional Reclamation Project. What PETRP does is solicit [artists](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campus-beautification) to create an original work that can fit inside of an NYC parking ticket envelope. These original works of art are then switched out with random parking tickets on the street by the PTERP Project. The PTERP Project is designed to brighten the day of someone expecting a dreaded and soul-crushing parking ticket. The art varies from simple slogans meant to pep people up to psychedelic portraits that might make you wonder if you shouldn't be getting a ticket for *something* else. You can see a few pieces of PTERP work along with a video showcasing the entire process here. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Artistic Parking Tickets:** Opportunity to transform parking tickets into a positive and memorable experience through art. - **Emotional Engagement:** An innovative way to engage emotions and uplift the mood of individuals facing parking infractions. - **Street Art Activation:** Utilizing public spaces as a canvas for showcasing artistic creations and fostering community interaction. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive:** Artistic parking tickets could be an avenue for car-related businesses to add value and enhance the overall customer experience. - **Fine Arts:** Opportunities for artists to collaborate with organizations like PTERP and contribute their unique artistic expressions within a non-traditional context. - **Urban Design:** Integrating innovative urban interventions like the PTERP Project can transform parking enforcement systems into more positive and engaging experiences for citizens. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Art-Promoting Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beige-billboards.md) - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [Payment-Giving Parking Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/payment-parking-app.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Interactive Typo Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loveegolov.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [AI-Powered Signage Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parky-ai.md) - [Dynamic Car-Themed Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veiled-porsche.md) - [Food-Inspired Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dish-pics.md)