The Maine Arts Commission provides public art tools and information on an array of public art topics to assist artists, organizations, and communities.
The materials below serve as a starting point for artists and organizers when planning public art projects across Maine. It is a living document that we commit to reviewing and updating regularly. This ensures that it remains responsive to artists’ evolving needs and reflects the dynamic nature of public art practices over time.
Public Art Tools and Information
National Endowment for the Arts
How to Do Creative Placemaking: An Action-Oriented Guide to Arts in Community Development
The book is intended as a primer for those interested in bringing the arts to the community development table as a tool, along with housing, transportation, public health, and other sectors, to advance revitalization efforts in an authentic way.
National Assembly of State Arts Agencies
NASAA has several resources for learning more about percent for art policies.
Public Art and Placemaking Toolkit for Rural Communities
This toolkit has resources for best practices, planning, community engagement, funding, launching, installing, and amplifying your art and placemaking activities.
Public Art Archive
An online searchable database of public art installed in collections across the United States.
Public Art Exchange
An open and transparent network for artists, administrators, and others interested or involved in the public art field.
Bloomberg Philanthropies Asphalt Art Guide
Features successful plaza and roadway art activations around the world, as well as key steps and tips for developing such projects.
Peter Walls Studio: Making it Public
A guide on how to envision, plan, fund, and create mural works.
Technical Assistance
Looking for a conservator to review a proposal or repair a work of art? The American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works is the national membership organization of conservation professionals. The website provides resources about conservation and can assist you in finding a conservator for your project.
Funding Opportunities
The Maine Arts Commission and partner organizations offer several funding opportunities related to art in public spaces, community-based arts projects, and artists’ projects.
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