Municipal Art Collection

Interactive Map

Use our interactive map to find Municipal Art Collection pieces available for public view. Click on one of the dots on the map for more information, including:

• Title of the piece
• Artist's Name
• Address of where to see the art

Collection Selection Process

The City of Raleigh Arts Commission approves all acquisitions. The City's Curator of Exhibition and Collections researches and submits suggested artists to the Arts and Education Committee (AEC) for consideration. Upon referral of the Curator, the AEC will review proposals and make recommendations to the City of Raleigh Arts Commission (CORAC) for final approval.

Criteria for Building the Collection

• Artistic merit or mastery of technique
• Relevance to the collection, present and future, to the City of Raleigh Arts Commission mission
• Physical condition and stability
• Adequate resources for maintenance and conservation of the work
• Concept and treatment of materials are innovative and unique
• The work stands on its own and can be appreciated or accessible to all communities, cultures, and audiences
• Artist involvement in the artistic and greater community

Diversity & Inclusion in Collections

Tune in below for a panel discussion moderated by Michael S. Williams, founder of The Black On Black Project, examining the importance of diversity and inclusion in collections and exhibitions. Panelists include Linda Dougherty, Jonell Logan, Marshall Price, Lakeshia Reid, Stacy Bloom Rexrode, and William Paul Thomas. This discussion was part of the programming for A Collection of Changes, a past Block Gallery exhibition including newly accessioned Municipal Art Collection artworks.