Per Cent for Art and Commissioning

This section offers practical information for commissioners and artists involved in public arts projects. It includes information on the Per Cent for Art scheme and other sources of public funding. For the artist, there are tips on how to prepare proposals and manage the different aspects of a public art commission. For the commissioner there is useful information on procedures and approaches to commissioning artworks. The public art directory and videos in experiences can be referenced in tandem with this section. The links section offers a further resource with access to relevant websites.

The Per Cent for Art Scheme

The Per Cent for Art scheme is a government programme whereby 1% of the cost of any publicly funded capital, infrastructural and building development can be allocated to the commissioning of a work of art. The 1% is subject to a cap (Euro 64K) and is available across all government departments. The Per Cent for Art scheme supports the commissioning of artworks in all artforms. The Department of Arts, Sport and Tourism is currently reviewing the national Per Cent for Art guidelines. This review is supported by the work of an interdepartmental public art co-ordination group.

The Arts Council has also convened a public art advisory panel inclusive of a cross section of artists and creative professionals to inform this process.