Can public art be incorporated into the plaza?
A.Yes, public art can be incorporated in plazas on either a permanent or temporary (under 11 months) basis. All permanent public art would be coordinated through the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs Percent for Art Program and would require submission and approval from the NYC Public Design Commission. Permanent art may be completely integrated and functional (e.g. benches, tables, etc.), or it may be stand-alone art (i.e. a sculpture). Temporary art can be installed as a one-time project or cycled through on a temporary basis at a designated space in the plaza, such as on a foundation block that would allow different temporary sculptures. Temporary art would be coordinated through NYCDOT’s Urban Art Program.
