With 1% of all public improvement project budgets in the city going towards public art — over $40 million so far, Denver is a great place to be an artist.
Public Art Opportunities
Resources
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Sample Artist Contract
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Sample Insurance Documents
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Sample Art Budget
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Prevailing Wage Overview
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Copyright Information
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Helpful Websites for Artists
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Funding Sources for Individual Artists
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Presentation - Public Art 101: Applying for a Commission
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Presentation - Public Art 201: Creating a Winning Proposal
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Presentation - Public Art 301: After the Commission is Granted
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Public Art Program Guidelines for City Managers
APPLY FOR COMMISSIONS
If you are an artist seeking a commission to create a piece of public art in Denver, we want to hear from you. Please email [email protected] for information on program guidelines, selection processes and deaccession and relocation guidelines. If you would like to apply for a commission, create an account on CafE (Call for Entry).
PUBLIC ART PROGRAM GUIDELINES FOR CITY MANAGERS
Denver Arts & Venues oversees the Public Art program and guides all activities. The guidelines below are intended to clarify public art procedures and answer questions Capital Improvement Project Managers and other City employees may have regarding the program. Contact [email protected].