Public Art Committee

What is the Public Art Committee (PAC)?

The Public Art Committee (PAC) is a committee of the Arts Council of Lake Oswego, a 501(c)3 organization that contracts with the City of Lake Oswego to administer the public art program and collection. This committee is appointed to maintain and develop the City’s public art collection—including outdoor works as well as indoor portable works—and to provide oversight for the 1.5 Percent for Art process. Members work together to keep the collection cataloged, cleaned, and maintained.

The Public Art Committee develops policies and goals for the selection, placement, and maintenance of works of art acquired through the 1.5 Percent for Art program. The committee has approval authority within the artist selection process, evaluates and/or causes to be evaluated by others the public art collection, recommends uses for Public Art Trust Fund monies when available, considers projects by private developers and citizens that would result in a piece or pieces of public art, and responds to any other public art initiatives.

When PAC Meets & How to Attend

The Public Art Committee meets once a month, or as needed. Currently meetings occur on the 3rd Monday of the month at 2pm on Zoom.

If you would like to attend a Public Art Committee meeting, or if you have any questions, please email Norah Crean, Public Art & Collections Manager at norah@artscouncillo.org. Upon request, the Public Art Committee meeting and log in information will be sent to you.

Meeting Agendas and Approved Minutes

The Public Art Committee meeting agendas and approved minutes are public records and available to the public to view on the City Recorders webpage. View the records.