FAQs

Public art can take many forms and perform many functions. The scope of public art has widened to include not just sculpture’s close relations, architecture and painting, but also music, literature, film, video, multimedia and sound art, as well as the various per forming arts including theatre, dance, opera, performance and live art.

The Per Cent for Art scheme is a government initiative introduced in 1978, designed to integrate public art into state-funded capital projects. Under this scheme, a percentage of the total cost of a project can be used to commission artworks, bringing contemporary art into everyday public spaces and enhancing the cultural environment.