Resources_Percent for the Arts

• Public Art Program- Precent for Art

   

   

  "Percent for Art" is the public art program of the CIty of Chicago,

  whereby1.33% of the construction cost of public buildings is budgeted for the purchase of artworks. Since its inception in 1978, sculptures, murals, prints, stained glass, and photographs have been commissioned or purchased and installed in the city buildings throughtout Chicago.

   

  The City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs administers the Percent for the Art Program through the Public Art Committee, which is responsible for policy implementation and final approval of projects. Project Advisory Panels review the projects and report recommendations to the Public Art Committee. Each Project Advisory Panel consists of the Director of Public Art, who acts as Chair; the architect of the facility; a representative of the city department for which the building is being built; two representatives of the arts community; and two representatives of the community served by the facility.

   

  In addition to other resources in Chicago, Project Advisory Panel members may also consult the Percent for Art Program Artist Slide Registry, although an artist does not have to be in the registry to be eligible for a commission. The registry is open to all artists.

   

  To enter your work in the Artist Slide Registry, complete a application form and return it with current digital images (in jpeg format, 300 dpi resolution). Also, include a current resume and support materials, such as catalogs, articles, and reviews. Do not send original materials. Please note that if you have previously submitted materials to the slide registry, artist files are maintained for five years. It is the responsibility of the artist to update his or her file. Submissions become property of the CIty of Chicago.

  If you need further assistance, visit www.cityofchicago.org/publicart.

   

   

  

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