The requirements for each presentation are described below. It is the responsibility of each City Agency to make sure that the artist presents the required material to the Commission. Prior to the first formal review of a project by the Art Commission, a committee meeting is required. The same materials required for the formal review by the full Commission should be provided for each committee meeting. Conceptual review provides a venue for discussion of design concepts.
Preliminary approval is the go ahead for the work to be fabricated and installed.
Final Approval requires the submission of photographs of the work insitu . Procedures and requirements for works of art that are commissioned through the Percent for Art Program, or in an unusual case purchased by the City, are outlined below. In addition, all gifts to the City must follow the Art Commission Guidelines for Donating Works of Art to the City of New York and must receive the endorsement of the City Agency responsible for the property on which it will be sited prior to review. Copies of these Guidelines are available from the Art Commission. The sponsoring Agency and Percent Program are jointly responsible for the selection and development of the work of art.