Municipal Art Collection

Featured Items

There are hundreds of art pieces in our art collection. Each month we will spotlight three to five pieces in a photo slideshow. Make sure to check back regularly. 

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

All acquisitions are approved by the City of Raleigh Arts Commission. 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 is 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