Artists can propose public art projects or apply to programs including murals, utility box painting, and artist-in-residence positions with the City of Boston.
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Get matched →Public art in Boston is vibrant and transformative. The Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture and the Boston Art Commission foster the creation and collection of artworks that reflect the people, ideas, histories, and futures of Boston. Art is experienced by everyone for free.
The city seeks public art that is driven by an artistically strong vision, enhances the diversity and equity of the existing collection, engages communities, directly responds to and enriches the urban environment, and possesses durability appropriate to the lifespan of the work.
If you're interested in proposing your own public art project, learn more about the process. View the Public Art Policy Document and submit a Public Art + Design Application.
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