DCA supports artists and cultural projects through two distinct types of arts programs within its Public Art Division, each committed to the creation and/or maintenance of art within the public realm.
The City of Los Angeles occasionally sends out requests for proposals or qualifications for public art opportunities. To find out more about these artist opportunities:
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Public Works Improvements Arts Program (PWIAP)
The City mandates that one-percent of the total cost of all construction, improvements, or renovation projects undertaken by the City be set aside for public art projects in compliance with the PWIAP.
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Private Arts Development Fee Program (ADF)
The City requires that each owner of a private development project, valued at $500,000 or more, pay an arts fee based on the square footage of the building or one-percent of the project’s Building and Safety permit valuation, whichever is lower.
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