There is a Public Art Commission . Ord. 07-489

The Commission consists of 9 members, as follows: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 1 appointed by the President of the City Council. Of the members appointed by the Mayor:1 must be a professional visual artist; 1 must be a curator or art historian from an established Baltimore arts or educational institution; 1 must be a licensed architect; 1 must be a licensed engineer; and 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. All members must reside or work in the City. Ord. 07-489

The members of the Commission:serve without compensation; but are entitled to reimbursement for reasonable expenses incurred in the performance of their duties, as provided in the Ordinance of Estimates. The Commission and its programs shall be staffed by the Baltimore Office of Promotion &amp; The Arts. Ord. 07-489 Ord. 16-503

The Commission shall: administer the public artwork program established by this subtitle; generally promote and encourage public art in the City of Baltimore; and work cooperatively with state and federal offices to encourage public art. Ord. 07-489

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. The Commission’s rules and regulations shall include procedures and guidelines for:determining whether and to what extent artwork is appropriate for a particular construction project;. selecting artists and artwork for a particular project; submitting artwork proposals to the Commission for approval; and allocating eligible funds for:the creation of new artwork; the maintenance of existing artwork; and the performance of the Commission’s other functions and duties under this subtitle. Ord. 07-489 Text Conformed 02/14/21 By authority of Ordinance 20-431, Section 5, the Director of Legislative Reference, in consultation with the Law Department, has conformed the text of this section to refer to and reflect the requirements of the recently-enacted Administrative Procedure Act that, effective January 15, 2021, governs the proposal, adoption, and publication of administrative rules and regulations.

Each of the following agencies shall designate an agency liaison to the Commission:Baltimore Development Corporation. Parking Authority. Planning Department. Public Works Department. Recreation and Parks Department. Transportation Department. General Services Department. Each agency liaison shall meet periodically with the Commission staff to review the agency’s ongoing and proposed construction projects. Ord. 07-489 Ord. 15-435