In 2006 the Broward County Public Art and Design Program celebrated its 30th 
anniversary. The program allocates two percent (2%) of the total new construction budget for Broward County government facilities for commissioned artists to provide design expertise, and to create artworks within a broad range of capital improvement projects. The purpose of the program is to contribute to the enhancement of urban design through the creation of commissioned works of art that create a sense of place, that improve the visual environment for the citizens of Broward County and that advance the missions of the County departments where the projects reside. Commissioned artworks are the result of a dynamic interaction between selected artists and interested constituent groups during the design stages of the projects. Watch a video about Broward's Public Art
The Broward County Art in Public Places Program was established in 1976 for the purpose of enhancing the County's heritage and promoting a greater understanding and awareness of the visual arts. During 1994-1995, the Broward Cultural Division initiated an in-depth community planning process to assess the program and make revisions. The result was the passage of a two percent public art ordinance, new guidelines, and a more broad-based artist selection process. All of this is documented in the master plan entitled Design Broward, published in October 1995.
Left: Lee Wagener Gallery -located in Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood Intl Airport - View gallery
Reflecting a new focus and direction which shifts the emphasis away from the traditional model of placing paintings and sculptures in public spaces and towards a program that concentrates on enhancing urban design through aesthetic amenities, the program emerged with a new name.
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Artists are now commissioned at the early design stages of a project so that they may effectively collaborate with the architect as a member of the project design team. Artists are encouraged to reach out to the community in the early phases of the design process to ensure that the resulting artworks and aesthetic amenities respond to community needs and perceptions.
The Public Art and Design Committee which oversees the operation of the program recommends appointment of seven specialized Artist Selection Panels by the Broward Cultural Council. The selection process, which includes community and agency representatives, is intended to promote excellence while ensuring fairness, diversity, and sensitivity to the specific needs of constituent groups.
Photo: Broward County Commissioner Gunzburger with public artist, Dan Corson
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ATTN: Public Artists whose work is owned by Broward County, FL
Please make sure that we have your most current contact info, use the Adobe pdf document, fill out the form, Artist Contact Information Form (PDF) and mail or fax to:
Cultural Division
Attn: Tin Ly
100 South Andrews Avenue, 6th Floor
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
fax: 954-357-5769