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Oklahoma public art

Oklahoma Art in Public Places

Managed by the Oklahoma Arts Council, the Oklahoma Art in Public Places program brings together state government agencies, artists, and local residents in the commissioning or acquisition of artwork that represents the history and values of the people of Oklahoma. The program was created to administer the Oklahoma Art in Public Places Act, which requires 1.5 percent of eligible state capital improvement budgets be invested in public art. The program advances state economic development goals and enhances public spaces for the benefit of residents.

Calls for Artists

There are no calls for artists at this time.

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Participate on a Public Art Selection Committee

The Oklahoma Art in Public Places program is designed to ensure state public art projects reflect the history and values of the people of Oklahoma. Through public art committees assembled for individual projects, the Oklahoma Art in Public Places program places significant value on community input in shaping projects and bringing them to fruition. Community members wishing to participate on an Oklahoma Art in Public Places selection committee can apply using the link below. Submission of a form does not guarantee an invitation to participate.

Apply to participate on a selection committee

View the Collection

View artwork in the Oklahoma Art in Public Places Collection

Oversight Committee Meetings

In the program's establishing legislation, the Oklahoma Art in Public Places Oversight Committee was created to administer and oversee the development and management of the Oklahoma Art in Public Places Act. By law, the committee is comprised of directors or designees from specified state agencies and appointed artists, architects, engineers, and museum directors or curators appointed.

Meetings of the Oklahoma Art in Public Places Oversight Committee will be posted below.

How does the program meet Oklahoma’s needs?

The Oklahoma Art in Public Places program augments the state's economic development goals and enhances public spaces for Oklahomans within their respective communities. Benefits of the program include:

 

Public Art Locations

Locations that may benefit from state public art projects include:

Questions?
For more information, or to request program guidelines, contact our Director of Art in Public Places.