The Public Art Archive (PAA) welcomes submissions of public art projects from artists and organizations involved in creating, commissioning, and/or maintaining public art. Submitting artwork to the PAA is entirely free.
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There are multiple ways to contribute artworks from your portfolio or collection.
If you’re submitting multiple artworks you can complete the PAA import template with information for your artworks within a portfolio and/or collection. Email the completed sheet to PAArchive@WeAreCreativeWest.org.
Download the PAA Import Template
Do you need to edit an existing record? Complete our form to update any existing artwork records.
National Bowling Stadium Mural (2023). By Rafael Blanco. Reno Public Art. Photo courtesy of the collection.
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Cirrostratus (2017). By Refik Anadol. City of Culver City Public Art Program. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Eligibility Criteria
PAA defines public art as any artwork that is or was at one time (if a temporary work) situated in a location accessible or viewable by the public at no cost. Artworks commissioned or gifted by corporations, museums, educational institutions, private parties, and other entities may also qualify.
New media, performative, rotating, and portable works may be eligible if they meet the commonly accepted definition of public or civic art and are, or were at one time, accessible for public viewing free of charge. Gallery art and art exhibited inside museums typically do not qualify. If you have questions about your artwork’s eligibility, please contact the PAA team.
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