Arts & Culture Commission

Percent for Art Program

On November 26, 2007, the City Council adopted developed legislation developed by the Arts Commission establishing a "One Percent for Public Art" program, whereby 1% of large construction projects will be set aside to fund public art.

Other Programs & Activities

During its first two years of operation , the Arts & Culture Commission has developed the following:

• Guidelines for the Donation of Art Works to the City of Newburgh (pdf).
• Artist Support Guidelines (pdf) — process for requesting support for arts events and arts-related projects.
• Ordinance for live/work zoning for artists and other creative professionals (in progress).
• Cultural Calendar Policies and Procedures (pdf) — guidelines for establishing and maintaining an online cultural calendar.

The commission helped hire the Cultural and Economic Director, following a rigorous procedure and evaluation instrument.

Ongoing projects include planning for a major arts event, establishing an arts center, and providing other forms of support for visual and performing artists.