Art Commission

The Columbus Art Commission (CAC) was established by Columbus City Code: Chapter 3115. CAC members serve without compensation and are appointed by the mayor with the approval of council. The primary role of the CAC is to approve all art purchased, commissioned, or accepted as a gift by the City, as well as all art proposed for placement anywhere within the Public Right of Way or on property owned or leased by the City. CAC approval is also necessary before any art subject to their approval can be in any way altered or removed.

Meetings are held when applications have been received for review or there are other matters requiring CAC consideration. Please contact Art Commission staff to confirm that a meeting will be held or for any additional information at art@columbus.govHearings may be live streamed at www.youtube.com/cityofcolumbus.

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The Planning Division is no longer accepting pdf applications submitted via email. Instead, all applications must be submitted via the Citizens Action Portal.

The Citizens Access Portal can be found here: https://ca21.columbus.gov/Permits/Default.aspx

  • If you already have a Citizens Access Portal account, feel free to use your existing account.
  • If you do not have an account, you will have to register for a Citizens Access Portal account.
  • Instructions on how to register and complete the application process are below.

Being that this is a new process, we are happy to assist you along the way if needed. For assistance call 614-724-4437.

Contact

art@columbus.gov

Resources

 

Meeting Information

Columbus Art Commission Hearings are held at 4:00 pm on the third Wednesday of the month when applications have been received. Hearings will be held at the Coleman Government Center, 111 North Front Street, Columbus Ohio 43215

Please note: Meeting dates and locations are subject to change or cancellation. You are encouraged to contact the Planning Division for confirmation.

See Meeting Information(PDF, 374KB) for additional information on how to participate or view a meeting as well as requesting meeting accommodations.

Calendar and Meeting Materials

2025 Meetings

Meeting Date & Time

Application Deadline

Meeting Agenda

Meeting Minutes

January 15, 2025 at 4pm December 19, 2024  Agenda Link Minutes Link
February 19, 2025 at 4pm January 22, 2025  Agenda Link  Minutes Link(PDF, 230KB)
March 19, 2025 at 4pm February 20, 2025  CANCELED CANCELED 
April 16, 2025 at 4pm March 20, 2025  Agenda Link(PDF, 190KB)  
May 21, 2025 at 4pm April 23, 2025  Agenda Link  
June 18, 2025 at 4pm May 22, 2025  Agenda Link  
July 16, 2025 at 4pm June 19, 2025    
August 20, 2025 at 4pm July 23, 2025    
September 17, 2025 at 4pm August 21, 2025    
October 15, 2025 at 4pm September 18, 2025    
November 19, 2025 at 4pm October 22, 2025
December 17, 2025 at 4pm November 20, 2025
January 21, 2026 at 4pm December 24, 2025    

2024 Meetings

Meeting Date & Time

Application Deadline

Meeting Agenda

Meeting Minutes

January 17, 2024 at 4pm December 21, 2023  CANCELED CANCELED
February 21, 2024 at 4pm January 24, 2024  Agenda Link Minutes Link
March 20, 2024 at 4pm February 22, 2024  Agenda Link Minutes Link
April 17, 2024 at 4pm March 21, 2024 CANCELED CANCELED
May 15, 2024 at 4pm April 18, 2024 Agenda Link Minutes Link
May 29, 2024 at 4pm N/A (Special Meeting) CANCELED CANCELED
June 26, 2024 at 4pm May 22, 2024 Agenda Link Minutes Link(PDF, 237KB)
July 17, 2024 at 4pm June 20, 2024 Agenda Link Minutes Link 
August 21, 2024 at 4pm July 24, 2024  CANCELED  CANCELED
September 18, 2024 at 4pm August 22, 2024 CANCELED  CANCELED
October 16, 2024 at 4pm September 19, 2024 CANCELED  CANCELED
November 20, 2024 at 4pm October 23, 2024 CANCELED CANCELED
December 18, 2024 at 4pm November 21, 2024 Agenda Link Minutes Link