Create and place public art in Vancouver through the:
- Civic Public Art Program
- Private Development Program
- Community Public Art Grant
Civic Public Art Program
A budget for projects that reflect civic priorities is allocated each year. Potential projects are selected from our planning initiatives, such as:
- Infrastructure and parks development projects.
- City buildings and other City undertakings.
- Needs and interests of particular communities.
- Current public art plans.
Private Development Program
Private sector rezonings greater than 100,000 square feet are required to contribute $1.98 per buildable square foot to a public art process approved by us.
Options for developers
Developers may fulfill the public art commitment in one of two ways.
Public Art policies and guidelines
Information for artists
- Civic Commission Process PDF file (111 KB) — Currently under review
- Considerations for Artists Submitting to Public Art Competitions PDF file (537 KB)
Donating public art
Information icon Applicable to rezonings submitted before September 30, 2026.
- Donations Policy for installing donated works on City-owned land — Coming soon
- Park Board guidelines for the donation of public art or memorials PDF file (120 KB)
Murals
- Make an outdoor mural
- City of Vancouver Mural Guidelines - Land Use and Development Policies and Guidelines PDF file (454 KB)
Public Art Committee
The Public Art Committee provides advice and guidance to City council and staff, civic agencies, developers, and citizens on public art matters, including the Public Art Program.
De-accession guidelines
Procedures have been established for removing art work from public sites under City or Park Board jurisdiction.
Private development policy, guide, and procedures
Amended Public Art Policy (Effective September 30, 2026)
Information icon Applicable to rezonings submitted before September 30, 2026.
On July 21, 2026, City Council approved updates to Vancouver's financing growth framework, including amendments to the Public Art Policy for Rezonings.
Contact Arts and Culture
For Park Board specific inquiries, email [email protected].
Donate public art or memorials
Please contact Parks or City staff prior to commissioning an artist.
Approval will be considered depending on existing resources and civic priorities.
Please review the guidelines for donating public art below.
Parks is not accepting proposals for public art donations at this time.
