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Sheetz sends out fleet of art trucks to bring attention to its children’s charity

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By Kyle O'Brien, Creative Works Editor

November 8, 2018 | 3 min read

Convenience store chain Sheetz recently enlisted a group of artists to paint its delivery trucks with eye-catching artwork to call attention to a charity that helps children in the communities it serves.

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Sheetz Fleet Art Project

Working with its longtime creative marketing agency Tattoo Projects, Sheetz launched the Sheetz Fleet Art Project. The highly recognizable fleet of Sheetz trucks will hit the road bearing art with a purpose.

Earlier this year, a call for entries was issued to the Sheetz Freakz (super fans) artist community to express their love of the brand on the side of the large rolling canvases. The call for entries drew the attention of 130 artists in Sheetz’ six-state footprint. Tattoo and Sheetz culled the entries to 11 finalists based on their ability to communicate the Sheetz brand in a bold new way. More than 100 Sheetz trucks featuring the artwork are now on the road.

The back of each rig will have information about the program and drive viewers to a special microsite. There, visitors will learn about the Art Project and the artists. In addition, special swag – shirts, buttons, mugs and more – featuring the art will be available for sale, with all proceeds going to the Sheetz for the Kidz charity, which is independent of the Sheetz Corporation.

Sheetz For The Kidz was created in 1992 by store employees to help local children. The mission of the charity is to provide support, hope, joy and happiness to children in need within the communities in which Sheetz operates. To date, the charity has impacted more than 110,000 children.

“This campaign with Tattoo Projects enables us not only to support Sheetz For The Kidz, but do something we practice through all of our marketing: tap into the voice of our customer,” said Tammy Dunkley, Sheetz corporate advertising manager. “As usual, they surpassed our expectations on both asks.”

Added Rudy Banny, Tattoo Projects partner and creative director: “Sheetz fans are passionate about the brand and we were thrilled with how that translated through art. These trucks are unmistakable and unforgettable, and a testament to the willingness Sheetz has to push boundaries.”

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