Public art applications

We explain what documents to submit to get your public art project approved.

Public art project approvals

As you progress from your public art project idea to installing it in the community, there are points in the process where you submit applications for City approval. 

When one step is approved, your project advances to the next step. If it is not accepted, you'll have an opportunity to update your application and try again.

Brightly colored mural on a street intersection and man holding a paint can.
Art by Michael Nguyen

Steps to apply

Public art application approvals

  • Community-led public art project have three approvals.
  • The second application is Arts Commission application.
Approval number Application name Purpose
1 Eligibility Request This approval determines if your proposed site or utility box is eligible for public art.  
2 Arts Commission Application
This approval goes before the Arts Commission to determine if your project meets public art goals and city rules.
3 Final permits and paperwork This is the final approval. Once the documents in this application are approved you can start your art installation.

Pre-approved utility box art wrap approvals

  • These public art projects have three approvals. 
  • The second application is pre-approved art wrap application.
Approval number Application name Purpose
1 Eligibility Request This approval determines if your proposed site or utility box is eligible for public art.  
2 Pre-Approved Art Wrap Application Once this application is approved, your utility art wrap project is ready for the final step.
3 Final permits and paperwork This is the final approval. Once the documents in this application are approved you can start your art installation.

Additional resources

We provide links to forms and resources as you go through the application process.

We list them all on these two pages:

Public Art guidelines, applications and forms

Public art resources and examples