About Creative Partnerships
Extending our mission to present dynamic exhibitions by the world’s most compelling artists and make culture accessible to all, Public Art Fund: Creative Partnerships brings strategic planning, curatorial advisory, project management, and communications expertise to leading cultural institutions, corporations, and civic organizations across the globe.
“Doing public art is a real commitment because it requires a collaboration. So when you see a public art piece, it’s the city, it’s the workers who take care of that space, it’s the government, it’s the public, it’s safety. It’s making the unimaginable possible. Public Art Fund is actually pretty fearless and completely committed to taking all this on.”
– Sarah Sze, artist
What We Do
We partner with public and private entities to develop contemporary art programs for civic and cultural spaces of all kinds.
We draw on nearly 50 years of pioneering public art expertise, with deep connections to leading artists across the globe.
We turn aspiration into inspiration, bringing visionary projects to life while meeting the needs of stakeholders and artists
Our Services
PLANNING & STRATEGY
Art Program Strategic Planning
Public Art Master Planning
Curatorial Visioning and Facilitation
Stakeholder Engagement and Goal Setting
COMMISSIONING WORKS OF ART
Curatorial Research
Artist Outreach and Engagement
Architectural Integration Consulting
SELECTION PROCESS
Selection Criteria Development
Artistic Brief Development
RFP Creation and Review
Presentation and Selection
ART INSTALLATION & PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Contract Development & Review
Architectural Liaison
Safety & Engineering
Production and Material Considerations
Vendor Management
COMMUNICATION, INTERPRETATION, AND AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT
Press and Media Outreach
Educational Materials
Signage and Wayfinding
Project Launch and Promotion
Digital Resources
MAINTENANCE PLANNING
Cleaning and Repairs
Ongoing Promotion
Our Partners
Civic Spaces
Cultural Organizations
Airports and Transit Hubs
City and Government Agencies
Educational Institutions
Our partners share our goals and vision to build vibrant public spaces where communities thrive and where art is an integral way to connect, activate, and engage people from all walks of life.
“Building a whole new airport at LaGuardia doesn’t just mean bricks and mortar… it also means transforming the experience for travelers with striking artwork that captures the energy of New York. We are delighted that through the partnership with Public Art Fund, these ambitious pieces can serve as focal points inside the new Arrivals and Departures Hall at LaGuardia’s Terminal B.”
— Rick Cotton, Executive Director at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
Our Projects
Explore a selection of our partnerships below and learn more about our collaborative process.
