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Artists may donate artwork to the City Art Collection, which undergoes an extensive application and approval process for potential acquisition.
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Get matched →The City Art Collection, managed by the Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) Public Art Division, acquires artwork through donations, gifts, purchases, and long-term loans. The collection contains more than 1,600 artworks including paintings, prints, sculpture, furniture, limited edition prints, and photographs that reflect the diversity of Los Angeles culture.
The City Art Collection aims to enhance the climate for artistic creativity, promote understanding and awareness of the visual arts, and heighten the artistic heritage of the City of Los Angeles.
The Department of Cultural Affairs seeks artwork that achieves artistic excellence, diversity and pluralism in relationship to the inventory, and avoids objects made in large editions or mass-produced. Artwork should address interests inherent in Los Angeles culture and represent the City in interesting and expanded ways. The collection especially supports artists residing in Los Angeles.
To donate artwork to the City Art Collection, complete an application and send it electronically or via mail to the Department of Cultural Affairs c/o the City Art Collection. Once received, a staff member will contact you with further steps. When complete, the application must receive final and conceptual approval from the Public Art Committee and Cultural Affairs Commission for formal acceptance into the collection.
City employees and agencies may borrow artwork for their work areas. Non-profit organizations and outside arts and cultural institutions with proper exhibition facilities and fine arts insurance may also borrow. Contact the Department of Cultural Affairs at (213) 202-5555.
For questions about artwork donations, email Jamie Costa, Arts Manager I, at [email protected].
Every listing links to the organizer's official page. Always confirm deadlines, fees, and entry rules there before you apply.