Public Art

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The City of Sacramento’s nationally renowned Art in Public Places (APP) program was established in 1977 to expand public experiences of visual art by installing artworks in public spaces. Art in Sacramento includes pieces from multiple collections including Sacramento County, Sacramento Regional Transit,and others. This totals a collection of more than 650 artworks. More than 60% of these artworks are by local and regional artists. The City of Sacramento collection itself boasts more than 200 artworks available for viewing and exploration.

The Office of Arts and Culture manages Sacramento’s Art in Public Places program.

The program is funded in part through a City ordinance that specifies 2% of eligible City capital improvement project budgets be set aside for the commission, purchase, and installation of artworks throughout Community members are invited to explore the collection here: the city.

Additionally, APP actively seeks and secures additional funding sources through grants, general fund allocations, project management opportunities with outside entities, and inter-departmental collaborations.

With support from the Arts, Culture and Creative Economy Commission, the Art in Public Places staff oversees the development of a public art master plan, long range planning, policy and procedures and reviews and approves artist selection and projects.

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