The Bloomberg Philanthropies Public Art Challenge invites mayors of U.S. cities with 30,000 residents or more to apply for up to $1 million in funding to create temporary public art projects that address important civic issues. Submissions for dynamic works of art across all disciplines will be considered, and proposed projects will be evaluated on their ability to generate public-private collaborations, celebrate creativity and urban identity, and strengthen local economies. The Public Art Challenge encourages mayors to partner with artists, elevating the value of including the creative sector when developing solutions to significant urban problems.

Selection Criteria:

• Innovative public art project
• Potential for positive impact on the host city
• Proof of clear, specific partnership between local government and artists and/or arts organizations
• Commitment to evaluating outcomes
• Evidence of technical feasibility of the project idea and its implementation (i.e. staff, consultants, fabricators, engineers, strategy for regulatory approvals, etc.)
• Appropriate budget and capacity to leverage other sources of support
• Strong marketing and audience engagement strategies

• Others (see text field entitled "Additional Eligibility Criteria" for clarification)