Public Art - West Virginia Department of Arts Culture and History
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Public Art supports schools, local governments, and nonprofits in creating and installing murals and sculptures that beautify West Virginia communities and help increase tourism.
Funder: West Virginia Department of Arts Culture and History
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $7,500
Summary: Supports schools, local governments, and 501(c)(3) organizations creating and installing murals and sculptures to beautify West Virginia communities and increase tourism.
Key Information: Applicants must register as West Virginia vendors, have a W-9 on file, and enroll in Electronic Funds Transfer; organizations need a UEI.
Description
Public Art is an arts grant program administered by the West Virginia Department of Arts Culture and History. It supports the creation and installation of murals and sculptures, with community beautification and increased tourism as its stated goals. The program is listed among the department’s arts funding opportunities and is open to schools, local governments, and 501(c)(3) organizations.
The program’s focus is on these two forms of public artwork and their placement in communities. Support covers both making the artwork and installing it, connecting artistic creation with the community and tourism purposes the finished work serves.
