Fort Worth Art Commission

The Art Commission advises and makes recommendations to Fort Worth City Council regarding the Fort Worth Public Art program. They oversee the implementation of the Fort Worth Public Art Master Plan Update, including project planning, artist selection, design review, and collection management. The commission also recommends fund-specific public art plans and the program’s Annual Work Plan.

The Fort Worth Art Commission is comprised of nine (9) members appointed by the City Council, including five (5) arts professionals [with at least one (1) practicing artist, one (1) a curator, and two (2) design professionals] and four (4) community representatives, all of whom must reside in Fort Worth. Commissioners are appointed for two (2) year terms and may be reappointed up to two (2) times.

Individuals interested in serving on the Fort Worth Art Commission are encouraged to attend Art Commission Meetings and seek to become involved with the program.