The murals at the historical society received money from the public art stimulus. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)

By Michael Joel-Hansen

Arts funding

Applications being accepted for public art funding

Jun 6, 2020 | 12:00 PM

The City of Prince Albert is reminding local community groups about the Public Art Partnership Stimulus Fund.

The program provides funds to groups looking to do public art projects, with a recent example being the murals painted at the P.A. Historical Society. The program is a matching grant for up to $2,000.

Judy Macleod Campbell, arts and culture coordinator with the City of P.A., said they are especially pleased to be able to offer this program given the uncertain times.

“Certainly, it is a good time to initiate projects like this, that can keep artists active and employed within the community,” she said.

Macleod Campbell explained they are also happy to support public art projects as they help to improve the overall quality of life for people in the city.

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“It’s nice to have public art for viewing at this time as well as of course supporting the artist,” she said.

Eligible groups can include a range of organizations from local art groups to private businesses. In order to be eligible, the group has to be working with a professional artist and the piece must be displayed publicly.

There is not a hard deadline for people to apply for funding. Macleod Campbell said applications are subject to approval from the art working committee and city council.

Macleod Campbell explained the city is also working to make people aware of the art which is on display in public spaces around the city, as they have created a public art tour brochure. The document is currently available on the city website and they are looking to get physical copies out into the public.

“That’ll be something as well,” said Macleod Campbell.

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by Michael Joel-Hansen

Applications being accepted for public art funding

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