# Part II – Public Art Commission

Current through 2026-07-17. Source: City of Balt., Md., Ord. 26-129. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.

## § 21-6 Commission established.

Balt., Md., Code art. 5, § 21-6 (2026)

There is a Public Art Commission .

*History: Ord. 07-489*

## § 21-7 Composition.

Balt., Md., Code art. 5, § 21-7 (2026)

(a) The Commission consists of 9 members, as follows:

  (1) 8 appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council under <cite data-doc="City of Baltimore, Md., Charter" data-path="IV|§6">Article IV, § 6 of the City Charter</cite>; and

  (2) 1 appointed by the President of the City Council.

(b)

  (1) Of the members appointed by the Mayor:

    (i) 1 must be a professional visual artist;

    (ii) 1 must be a curator or art historian from an established Baltimore arts or educational institution;

    (iii) 1 must be a licensed architect;

    (iv) 1 must be a licensed engineer; and

    (v) 4 must be persons chosen from related disciplines, such as landscape architects, design professionals, urban planners, conservators, art educators, art administrators, and citizens interested in civic improvement.

  (2) All members must reside or work in the City.

*History: Ord. 07-489*

## § 21-8 Compensation and expenses; staff.

Balt., Md., Code art. 5, § 21-8 (2026)

(a) The members of the Commission:

  (1) serve without compensation; but

  (2) are entitled to reimbursement for reasonable expenses incurred in the performance of their duties, as provided in the Ordinance of Estimates.

(b) The Commission and its programs shall be staffed by the Baltimore Office of Promotion &amp; The Arts.

*History: Ord. 07-489*

*History: Ord. 16-503*

## § 21-9 General functions and duties.

Balt., Md., Code art. 5, § 21-9 (2026)

The Commission shall:

(1) administer the public artwork program established by this subtitle;

(2) generally promote and encourage public art in the City of Baltimore; and

(3) work cooperatively with state and federal offices to encourage public art.

*History: Ord. 07-489*

## § 21-10 Rules and regulations.

Balt., Md., Code art. 5, § 21-10 (2026)

(a) Subject to Title 4 {“Administrative Procedure Act – Regulations”} of the <cite data-path="|general">City General Provisions Article</cite>, the Commission shall adopt rules and regulations to carry out this subtitle.

(b) The Commission’s rules and regulations shall include procedures and guidelines for:

  (1) determining whether and to what extent artwork is appropriate for a particular construction project;.

  (2) selecting artists and artwork for a particular project;

  (3) submitting artwork proposals to the Commission for approval; and

  (4) allocating eligible funds for:

    (i) the creation of new artwork;

    (ii) the maintenance of existing artwork; and

    (iii) the performance of the Commission’s other functions and duties under this subtitle.

*History: Ord. 07-489*

*History: Text Conformed 02/14/21*

## § 21-11 Agency liaisons.

Balt., Md., Code art. 5, § 21-11 (2026)

(a) Each of the following agencies shall designate an agency liaison to the Commission:

  (1) Baltimore Development Corporation.

  (2) Parking Authority.

  (3) Planning Department.

  (4) Public Works Department.

  (5) Recreation and Parks Department.

  (6) Transportation Department.

  (7) General Services Department.

(b) Each agency liaison shall meet periodically with the Commission staff to review the agency’s ongoing and proposed construction projects.

*History: Ord. 07-489*

*History: Ord. 15-435*

## §§ 21-12 to 21-15

Balt., Md., Code art. 5, § 21-12 to 21-15 (2026)

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