Percent for Art Program
Since the creation of the Santa Monica Arts Commission in 1982, the City of Santa Monica has worked to assemble a significant collection of both permanent and portable artworks. Included in the collection are artworks which have been integrated into overall projects, murals, and stand-alone permanently installed paintings and sculptures. Local, national and international artists have participated in competitions for public art projects funded through the City's Percent for Art Program. Artists are selected for these projects through open competition processes reviewed by peer panels consisting of artists, public art administrators and community members. Criteria such as residency requirements and type of media are determined on a project-by-project basis.
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