Public Art Grant

The Public Art Grant offered by the City of Lafayette’s Public Art Committee (PAC) is designed to support visual art installations in outdoor, publicly accessible spaces within Lafayette, Colorado. This competitive grant is open to individual artists, arts groups, and organizations based in or outside of Lafayette, as long as the proposed project takes place within Lafayette city limits. Applicants must be at least eighteen years old, and first-time applicants are especially encouraged to apply. The PAC prioritizes projects that engage with the local community and contribute to enhancing the visual landscape of the city. The main goal of the PAC is to enrich Lafayette’s cultural environment and elevate the public's understanding of the value of art in daily life. By encouraging partnerships between artists and local businesses, property owners, or City departments, the committee aims to integrate diverse forms of public art throughout Lafayette. These efforts are intended to reflect the city’s cultural and ethnic diversity while fostering civic pride and inclusion. Applicants can request funding amounts between $1,500 and $2,500. While this is the preferred funding range, the program does not indicate a hard limit, though applicants should tailor proposals accordingly. Projects must be completed by December 21, 2026. This timeline allows sufficient time for concept development, stakeholder engagement, and implementation, with the understanding that final reporting must be submitted within 30 days of project completion. The application process is managed through the City of Lafayette’s online grant portal. Applicants are strongly advised to create or log in to an existing account before starting the multi-part application, which includes various form fields and required document uploads. If no account is created, applicants must complete the entire application in one session. All projects must comply with Lafayette’s nondiscrimination policy, and public recognition of the PAC’s support is required, including use of the official Arts & Cultural Resources logo in promotional materials. Ineligible uses of funds include projects completed before 2026, capital improvements, fundraising events, organizational salaries, receptions, general operating budgets, or debt reductions from prior initiatives. The PAC has also made it clear that publicity surrounding any supported project must attribute the support to the committee. For further inquiries or clarification, applicants are encouraged to contact the Public Art Coordinator, Stacey Bernstein, via email or phone. Application materials and detailed guidance can be accessed on the city’s official grants webpage.

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