Public Art 101: From Concept to Commission

Discover the fundamentals of the public art process, from concept and idea to application, commission, and installation. This guide is perfect for any artist, community member, or designer curious about how to bring creative work to public spaces. This info session offers a step-by-step overview for navigating the public art process with Utah art agencies. IN THIS VIDEO ✅ How projects are developed ✅ How artists are selected ✅ Insider tips for submitting proposals ✅ How to present to a selection committee ✅ Real-world examples from Utah agencies LEARN FROM THE EXPERTS • Hannah Nielsen, Utah Division of Arts & Museums • Amy Childress, Salt Lake City Arts Council • Kate Ithurralde, Salt Lake County Arts & Culture • Rob & Shelley Beishline, Tooza Design FIND OPPORTUNITIES • Utah Public Art: https://artsandmuseums.utah.gov/publi... • Salt Lake County: https://www.slco.org/arts-culture/pub... • Salt Lake City: https://saltlakearts.org/publicart/ CHAPTERS 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:18 Agenda 00:01:51 Panelist Intros 00:07:24 What is Public Art? 00:08:10 Public vs. Private 00:14:05 RFPs & RFQs 00:19:32 Utah State Process 00:24:35 SL County Process 00:28:06 SLC Process 00:32:11 Submission Tips & Tricks 00:43:07 Committee Presentation 00:58:34 Upcoming Workshops 00:59:31 Contact Info 00:59:35 Q&A (This session was recorded at the Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center on Oct. 7, 2025.)