Get Involved

If you are interested in becoming a member of the Public Art Committee or serving on a future public art review panel, please click the button below. Your interest form will be kept on file and reviewed when a space becomes available.

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The Virginia Beach Public Art Committee (PAC) is comprised of nine members who are appointed by the Virginia Beach Arts and Humanities Commission (AHC). This committee plays an important role in the development and implementation of the Virginia Beach Public Art Program.

Meetings are typically held at 9:30 a.m. on the last Friday of every month. A complete schedule is available in the sidebar under "Get Involved." Please note that the meeting schedule is subject to change.

Email artsinfo@vbgov.com to confirm dates, times and locations.

The Public Art Committee:

  • Reviews and recommends an annual public art plan to the Cultural Affairs Department
  • Identifies and prioritizes projects to be implemented
  • Reviews and makes recommendations on artist selection
  • Conducts aesthetic reviews of proposed donations and commemorative artworks and makes recommendations to the AHC
  • Advocates for public art

If you are interested in becoming a member of the Public Art Committee or serving on a future public art review panel, an application is available in the sidebar under "Get Involved." Your interest form will be kept on file and reviewed when a space becomes available. Applicants should​​ have extensive knowledge of the visual arts.

Virginia Beach Public Art Committee Equity Statement:
The Public Art Committee is dedicated to supporting artists, including people of color and historically marginalized groups, as leaders in the creative process who transform their communities and benefit from the positive change experienced.