Open Call for New Public Art Commissioners
Join the Baltimore City Public Art Commission
About the Public Art Commission (PAC):
a. Definition: The Baltimore City Public Art Commission (PAC) serves as a citizen review board who is charged with administering the City’s 1%-for-Public-Art Program in accordance with Baltimore City Ordinance 07-489, as well as reviewing permanent gifts of public art to Baltimore. The PAC is both an advisory and decision-making body. In its advisory capacity, the PAC works with Commission Staff and each of the designated City Agency Liaisons and may make recommendations to City Agencies regarding options for their upcoming 1%-for-Public-Art projects. In its decision making capacity, the PAC, in consultation with the appropriate City Agency Liaison, selects the artist and approves the proposals for 1%-for-Public-Art works commissioned by the City, and approves gifts of public art to the City and their locations.
b. Appointment: The PAC shall consist of nine (9) members appointed as follows: eight (8) appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council under Article IV, Section 6 of the City Charter. The additional one (1) member will be appointed by the President of the City Council. Members are appointed to the Mayoral Term of four (4) years and can be reappointed to serve up to two (2) consecutive terms.
c. Composition: All members of the PAC must be qualified credentialed professionals appointed by the Mayor as follows:
- One (1) must be a professional visual artist;
- One (1) must be a curator or art historian from an established Baltimore Arts or Educational Institution;
- One (1) must be a licensed architect; and,
- Four (4) must be persons chosen from related disciplines, such as landscape architects, design professionals, urban planners, conservators, art educators, art administrators, and citizens interested in civic improvement.
All members must reside or work in the City.
d. Officers: The Mayor shall appoint the Commission Chairperson. The Commission shall elect a Vice-Chair on an annual basis and other such officers as it may deem necessary.
e. Meetings: The PAC meets once a month.
TIMELINE
- September 20, 2024 – Open call for new commissioners announced at monthly PAC meeting
- October 30, 2024 – Call for new PAC commissioners closes
- November 12, 2024 – List of new PAC commissioners with resumes and qualifications submitted to Mayor’s Office
- December 2024 – New PAC commissioners selected
- January 2025 – New PAC commissioners sworn in by the Mayor; Introductory session for new commissioners & January meeting
Join the Public Art Commission!
Please send your CV/resume, and any questions you have, to Kirk Shannon-Butts at PACadmin@promotionandarts.org.
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