What does the Community Initiated Public Arts Application cover?

It covers proposed artwork donations to the city and self-funded commissioned artwork projects for city-owned parks and facilities.

Who can submit this public arts application?

The form includes applicant types such as donor, artist, project sponsor, or other. It asks for applicant information and details about the proposed artwork or project.

Do I need a notary for the Community Initiated Public Arts Application?

No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and it identifies no notarized or sworn attachment.

How do I submit the Community Initiated Public Arts Application?

Submit the application to Community Services at the Irvine Fine Arts Center. For a self-funded commissioned project, include the listed supporting materials and preliminary project budget.

Irvine, CA · Orange County

No notary required

Community Initiated Public Arts Application

Residents, artists, donors, and project sponsors use this application to propose an artwork donation or a self-funded public art project for city-owned spaces.

What this form is

Use this application to ask the Public Arts Panel to review a proposed artwork donation or a self-funded commissioned art project for a city-owned park or facility. The form requests applicant and artwork details, and commissioned project proposals must include supporting materials such as artwork specifications, a maintenance plan, and a preliminary budget. The city says requests may be submitted at any time, with no fee due at submission.

Who needs it

Artists, donors, project sponsors, and others proposing an artwork donation or self-funded public art project for a city-owned park or facility should complete it.

How to submit it

Submit the application and required project materials to Community Services at the Irvine Fine Arts Center; no fee is required at submission. The form says a staff member will contact project proponents about the review process and next steps.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; it identifies no notarized or sworn attachment, so the signer just signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Community Initiated Public Arts Application and its preliminary project budget page.
2
Complete The Application
Enter applicant information and select whether you are proposing an artwork donation or a commissioned artwork project.
3
Gather Project Materials
For a self-funded project, include the requested project details, artwork specifications, maintenance plan, and estimated budget with funding sources.
4
Submit To The City
Submit the application and required materials to Community Services at the Irvine Fine Arts Center. No fee is required at submission.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Community Initiated Public Arts Application cover?: It covers proposed artwork donations to the city and self-funded commissioned artwork projects for city-owned parks and facilities.
Who can submit this public arts application?: The form includes applicant types such as donor, artist, project sponsor, or other. It asks for applicant information and details about the proposed artwork or project.
Do I need a notary for the Community Initiated Public Arts Application?: No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and it identifies no notarized or sworn attachment.
How do I submit the Community Initiated Public Arts Application?: Submit the application to Community Services at the Irvine Fine Arts Center. For a self-funded commissioned project, include the listed supporting materials and preliminary project budget.

Need something notarized?

This Community Initiated Public Arts Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Irvine form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.