What We Do

 

The arts are vital to Lancaster’s distinctive identity and are valued as an important contributor to the community’s character, quality of life, and economy. The Office of Public art builds community capacity for arts and culture activities through outreach and education efforts, by organizing business and cultural opportunities for local artists; and by bringing together arts and culture stakeholders – creators, consumers, and facilitators – to converse, innovate, and implement public art. Through these efforts, the Office of Public Art fosters the creation and collection of artworks that create pathways for meaningful conversation, evoke emotion, tell the story of our culture and our identities, create a sense of belonging, attract interest, and enhance pride in the City of Lancaster.

 

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Contact

Molly Kirchoff
Program Manager

 

Phone

(717) 847-0285

 

Email

mkirchoff@cityoflancasterpa.gov

 

 

Associated Boards, Commissions & Authorities

Calls for Artists/RFP/RFQ

The Office of Public Art issues Calls for Artists/RFP/RFQ for various projects conducted by the City of Lancaster. There are no available Calls for Artists/RFPs/RFQs at this time.

Public Art Archive

The City of Lancaster is proud to be home to hundreds of pieces of public art. Explore the Public Art Archive to see the public art in Lancaster City. Know of a piece missing from the archive? Let us know through the link below!

Tell Us About It!

Do you have an idea for a cool public art project? Tell us about it! When funding is available, the Public Art Advisory Board (in partnership with the public) will review received proposals and recommend projects to receive funding.
Documents and Resources
Latest News
Documents and Resources
Latest News
Celebrating the Power of Poetry: City of Lancaster Opens Applications for 2024 Poet Laureate Program Public Art Program
Applications are open now through June 10 for the 2024 Lancaster City Poet Laureate program. Funded …
City of Lancaster and Partners Issue Request for Qualifications for Mural Project Department of Community Planning & Economic Development Public Art Program
The City of Lancaster Office of Public Art, in collaboration with the Bench Mark Program, SoWe, Penn…
City of Lancaster, Church World Service Announce Artist Selected for Welcoming Mural Department of Community Planning & Economic Development Public Art Program
The City of Lancaster and Church World Service (CWS) Lancaster’s Welcoming Mural Advisory Council …
Announcing the 2022–23 PACE Neighbors Artist Cohort Department of Community Planning & Economic Development Public Art Program
Today the City of Lancaster announced the selection of five artists for its Public Art Community Eng…
Community Members Invited to Reimagine Five-Way Intersection with Asphalt Art Mural Department of Community Planning & Economic Development Department of Public Works Public Art Program
Residents will have the opportunity to vote on designs, take part in painting & meet artists…
Ewell Plaza Artists to Host Listening Sessions to Gather Community Input on Façade Artwork Department of Community Planning & Economic Development Public Art Program
Ewell Plaza Art Explorations: Listening Sessions