DC Creates A Public Art Master Plan

We are in the midst of creating a strategic plan for DC Creates Public Art. Over the past several months, we've met with artists, curators, DC government agencies and community members to shape our vision for the future. It's an exciting time for the program.

We found this page, created by a fan of DC Creates Public Art. Though the site is old, it's proof that DC Public Art has made an impact far beyond the beltway region. The goal of our Master Plan is to continue this tradition of excellence in art for the District, and to expand the program even further in response to our community.

More on the Master Plan to come as we prepare to present it to the public.

For more information on DC Creates Public Art programs and initiatives, call 202.724.5613.

Community Art in Adams Morgan

Check out this Washington Post article, published yesterday, about a creative use for the Adams Morgan kiosk at the corner of 18th and Columbia St. NW. This innovative project is a testament to the community's unique take on Public Art.

The kiosk will soon be the site of a new DC Creates Public Art installation. Selected artists and proposals will be announced in early 2009.

DC Creates Public Art

Wilson Building Tour: City Hall Art Collection

The next tour of the Wilson Building Art Collection will be Thursday January 29, 2009 at 4:30pm. Join us for the first tour of the New Year, featuring a new focus on individual artists and their stories.

Tour of the City Hall Art Collection HeART of DC

Thursday January 29, 2009

4:30pm

1350 Pennsylvania Ave, NW

Tours meet in the lobby on the Pennsylvania Avenue side and last approximately 60 minutes. For more information please call 202.724.5613.

Call for Artist: Youth Center Mural

Call for Artist
DC CREATES PUBLIC ART
Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services: Youth Center Mural
Budget: $75,000
Deadline: Friday, January 16, 2009

The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (DCCAH) in collaboration with Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (DYRS) seek an artist or artist team to design, create and install a mural that will be centrally located in the new 60-bed state-of-the-art secured juvenile rehabilitation facility located in Laurel, Maryland (the Youth Center). The goal of this project is to help enliven and reinforce a sense of place within this facility and encourage the youth in positive behavior through design and creation of this large colorful mural. The selected artist(s) will be required to engage youth in the project.

For more information and to download an application, please visit Public Art--Current Call for Entries or call 202.734.5613.