The Public Art Building Communities grant program offers funds to eligible artists and nonprofit organizations for the creation and installation of permanent public art projects with a life span of at least five (5) years.  Projects must be installed in the District of Columbia and should encourage the growth of quality public art throughout the city, support local artists and nonprofit organizations, and make public art accessible to District residents. Projects must provide exposure of public art to the broader community or to persons traditionally underserved or separated from the cultural mainstream due to geographic location, economic constraints, or disability. Eligible, projects include, but are not limited to: sculpture, mosaics, murals, paving patterns, custom benches, stained glass windows, artistic gates and railing, etc. Funding is available for all fees associated with the design, fabrication and installation of the artwork(s) including: artist fees, materials, insurance, engineering, shipping, installation services, permit fees, and photographic documentation.

The deadline for the first phase of FY 2010 Public Art Building Communities applications has passed.

The deadline for the second phase of FY 2010 Public Art Building Communities applications is October 8, 2009.

Download the FY 2010 Public Art Building Communities Guidelines*
Download the FY 2010 Public Art Building Communities Application Phase 1*
Download the FY 2010 Public Art Building Communities Application Phase 2*
Download a listing of our 2009 Grantees*


For more information, please email Rachel Dickerson or call (202) 724-5613.