Building a thriving, creative Akron.
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Creating Place. Reflecting Akron.
Akron residents and visitors envision a future where public art is essential to creating inspiring places, living in cohesive neighborhoods, and helping culture thrive across our city.
Mission
The Akron Public Art Program is dedicated to celebrating the cultural vitality of the people of Akron and promoting economic vibrancy throughout Akron through the integration of high-quality artwork into public places.
2025 Public Art Commission Meetings
January 8th: Meeting Agenda
February 12th: Canceled Meeting
March 12th: Meeting Agenda
April 10th: Meeting Agenda
May 14th:
June 11th:
July 9th:
August 13th:
September 10th:
October 8th:
November 12th:
December 10th:
City of Akron, Public Art Program
Photo by Shane Wynn
Governance & Policies
Akron Public Art Program is administered by the Office of Integrated Development and governed by a Public Art Commission who will steward the City’s investment on behalf of the people of Akron. The Public Art Commission only reviews public art being commissioned by the City, using City funds, or on public property.
The Administrative Guide was created and approved to transparently communicate with the Akron community the policies and procedures involved in public art.
To download the signed ordinance, please follow the link.
Private businesses commissioning work for their property and using their money do not fall under the purview of the City- but can find useful resources in under “Developer Guidelines” in the Administrative Guide or by contacting Summit County’s local arts agency, ArtsNow.
Funding
The Public Art Program is funded through a Percent for Art TIF Share ordinance which requires all new ORC 5709.41 incentives to dedicate 1% of the City’s net TIF revenue to public art.