Gifts of Public Art to the City of Edmonton
Gifts of public art to the City of Edmonton must be preceded by the following:
- A letter of interest and gift proposal package from the donor (gift proposal package will include artwork history, description, suggested site and installation details, conservation and maintenance history and plan (including Maintenance Assessment reports and duties), maquette if requested, documentation of artwork, and artist’s portfolio and curriculum vitae)
- Funding for an independent appraisal of the artwork’s history, verification of origin, and value
- 20% of the total appraised value must accompany the artwork as capital (10% must be designated to EPA administration, and 10% to the Art Bank to be eligible for conservation and maintenance funds)
- A mutually agreed upon contract between the donor and the Edmonton Arts Council on behalf of the City of Edmonton
- The artwork must be approved as a gift of public art by the Artwork Gifts Committee, comprised of members of the Public Art Committee (PAC), who will adjudicate gift proposals as necessary and will use Art Selection Criteria to assess whether the artwork fits within the Purpose, Guiding Principles, and Definitions of the Edmonton Public Art program.
Public Art Donations of Funds
Donations of funds can also be allocated to a generalized or specific area of program support. Please contact the Edmonton Arts Council to discuss a donation to Edmonton Public Art.
