The Public Art Archive Help Center is a space for clients using the Collection Management System (CMS), Collection Showcase, Interactive Map, and/or Special Projects features.
Whether you are just starting out or looking to build upon your existing documentation, the resources below provide guides, tools, and templates to help artists and organizations document public art portfolios and collections and contribute data to PAA.
Gentle Breeze (2021). By Matthew Mazzotta. City of Boise Public Art Collection. Courtesy: City of Boise Arts & History Department, Case Conti Visuals
A comprehensive overview of the ways to submit your portfolio, collection, or individual artwork
Originally built and maintained by art lawyer and subject expert Sarah Conley Odenkirk, the Public Art in Private Development (PAPD) Database is a dynamic collection of official ordinance documentation and other supporting materials created by communities across the United States pertaining to public art in private development programs.
Visit this page for resources on public art monuments, memorials, and commemorative sculptures. Learn about cataloging best practices for artworks that have been removed and the evolving nature of monumentality.
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