{"id":15470,"date":"2025-10-09T12:04:55","date_gmt":"2025-10-09T16:04:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/arts\/?page_id=15470"},"modified":"2025-10-30T16:58:01","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T20:58:01","slug":"temporary-public-art-proposal","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/arts\/get-involved\/temporary-public-art-proposal\/","title":{"rendered":"Temporary Public Art Proposal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span>Public art enhances community space, community connections, artistic development, cultural heritage recognition, a supportive learning environment, productivity and morale, and increases awareness of shared values. Public art refers to work of any medium installed in outdoor spaces, landscape, or on building facades or interiors that temporarily changes the physical appearance. This includes, but is not limited to murals, sculptures, light shows, graphic applications, and projections. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>BU Office for the Arts manages the process of shepherding proposals through the university approval process. The approval process and timing depend on the scope and scale of the project. The process can take as little as a few weeks or as long as several months.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><span> Proposals can come from any BU affiliate and will be reviewed based on: <\/span><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><span>aesthetics<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>creative concept of the artist<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>scale<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>materials<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>cost<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>safety<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>appropriateness of content (in alignment with BU\u2019s position as a global, inclusive, urban research university with a highly trafficked campus)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>potential of the work to educate, generate dialogue, and enrich the cultural life of the University<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>ability for the University to provide care and upkeep for the proposed project.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span>Projects must be proposed for a specific time period (limits depend upon the scale and scope of the project). Even if approved for that time period, there are a variety of reasons the university may need to remove the work before the end of that period. If you would like to discuss a public art idea, please complete the form below, then schedule a meeting to discuss with the Interim Director of the BU Office for the Arts, <a href=\"mailto:elanamh@bu.edu\">Elana Harris<\/a>. Proposals will not be accepted without this initial consultation conversation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Proposal Submission Form<\/h3>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">var gform;gform||(document.addEventListener(\"gform_main_scripts_loaded\",function(){gform.scriptsLoaded=!0}),window.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\",function(){gform.domLoaded=!0}),gform={domLoaded:!1,scriptsLoaded:!1,initializeOnLoaded:function(o){gform.domLoaded&&gform.scriptsLoaded?o():!gform.domLoaded&&gform.scriptsLoaded?window.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\",o):document.addEventListener(\"gform_main_scripts_loaded\",o)},hooks:{action:{},filter:{}},addAction:function(o,n,r,t){gform.addHook(\"action\",o,n,r,t)},addFilter:function(o,n,r,t){gform.addHook(\"filter\",o,n,r,t)},doAction:function(o){gform.doHook(\"action\",o,arguments)},applyFilters:function(o){return gform.doHook(\"filter\",o,arguments)},removeAction:function(o,n){gform.removeHook(\"action\",o,n)},removeFilter:function(o,n,r){gform.removeHook(\"filter\",o,n,r)},addHook:function(o,n,r,t,i){null==gform.hooks[o][n]&&(gform.hooks[o][n]=[]);var e=gform.hooks[o][n];null==i&&(i=n+\"_\"+e.length),gform.hooks[o][n].push({tag:i,callable:r,priority:t=null==t?10:t})},doHook:function(n,o,r){var t;if(r=Array.prototype.slice.call(r,1),null!=gform.hooks[n][o]&&((o=gform.hooks[n][o]).sort(function(o,n){return o.priority-n.priority}),o.forEach(function(o){\"function\"!=typeof(t=o.callable)&&(t=window[t]),\"action\"==n?t.apply(null,r):r[0]=t.apply(null,r)})),\"filter\"==n)return r[0]},removeHook:function(o,n,t,i){var r;null!=gform.hooks[o][n]&&(r=(r=gform.hooks[o][n]).filter(function(o,n,r){return!!(null!=i&&i!=o.tag||null!=t&&t!=o.priority)}),gform.hooks[o][n]=r)}});<\/script>\n                <div class='gf_browser_gecko gform_wrapper gravity-theme gform-theme--no-framework' data-form-theme='gravity-theme' data-form-index='0' id='gform_wrapper_44' >\n                        <div class='gform_heading'>\n                            <h2 class=\"gform_title\">BU Office for the Arts - Temporary Public Art Proposal Information<\/h2>\n                            <p class='gform_description'>Boston University celebrates the arts, their significance in our vibrant community, and distinct value as part of our students\u2019 learning experiences. Public art enhances community space, community connections, artistic development, cultural heritage recognition, a supportive learning environment, productivity and morale, and increases awareness of shared values. Public art refers to work of any medium installed in outdoor spaces, landscape, or on building facades or interiors that temporarily changes the physical appearance. This includes, but is not limited to murals, sculptures, light shows, graphic applications, and projections.\r\n\r\nBU Office for the Arts manages the process of shepherding proposals through the university approval process. The approval process and timing depend on the scope and scale of the project. The process can take as little as a few weeks or as long as several months. Proposals can come from any BU affiliate and will be reviewed based on aesthetics, creative concept of the artist, scale, materials, cost, safety, appropriateness of content (in alignment with BU\u2019s position as a global, inclusive, urban research university with a highly trafficked campus), potential of the work to educate, generate dialogue, and enrich the cultural life of the University, and ability for the University to provide care and upkeep for the proposed project\r\n\r\nProjects must be proposed for a specific time period (limits depend upon the scale and scope of the project). Even if approved for that time period, there are a variety of reasons the university may need to remove the work before the end of that period.\r\n\r\nIf you would like to discuss a public art idea, please complete the form below, then schedule a meeting to discuss with the Interim Director of the BU Office for the Arts, Elana Harris. 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For non-students, please share your affiliated department or program<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Required)<\/span><\/span><\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_text'><input name='input_5' id='input_44_5' type='text' value='' class='large'     aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\"   \/> <\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_44_6\"  class=\"gfield gfield--type-text field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  data-js-reload=\"field_44_6\"><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_44_6' >If your project idea is affiliated with a particular department or program, please share that information<\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_text'><input name='input_6' id='input_44_6' type='text' value='' class='large'      aria-invalid=\"false\"   \/> <\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_44_7\"  class=\"gfield gfield--type-textarea field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  data-js-reload=\"field_44_7\"><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_44_7' >Please share any other collaborators (include email, BU affiliation, and department or program)<\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_textarea'><textarea name='input_7' id='input_44_7' class='textarea large'      aria-invalid=\"false\"   rows='10' cols='50'><\/textarea><\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_44_8\"  class=\"gfield gfield--type-textarea gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  data-js-reload=\"field_44_8\"><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_44_8' >Tell us as much as you can about your idea (including size and potential locations)<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Required)<\/span><\/span><\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_textarea'><textarea name='input_8' id='input_44_8' class='textarea large'     aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\"   rows='10' cols='50'><\/textarea><\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_44_9\"  class=\"gfield gfield--type-text gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  data-js-reload=\"field_44_9\"><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_44_9' >Proposed duration of the installation<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Required)<\/span><\/span><\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_text'><input name='input_9' id='input_44_9' type='text' value='' class='large'     aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\"   \/> <\/div><\/div><fieldset id=\"field_44_10\"  class=\"gfield gfield--type-radio gfield--type-choice gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--has-description field_description_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  data-js-reload=\"field_44_10\"><legend class='gfield_label gform-field-label'  >Project Cost<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Required)<\/span><\/span><\/legend><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_radio'><div class='gfield_radio' id='input_44_10'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_44_10_0'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_10' type='radio' value='Under $1,000'  id='choice_44_10_0' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )' aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_44_10\"   \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_44_10_0' id='label_44_10_0' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>Under $1,000<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_44_10_1'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_10' type='radio' value='Under $5,000'  id='choice_44_10_1' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )'    \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_44_10_1' id='label_44_10_1' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>Under $5,000<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_44_10_2'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_10' type='radio' value='Under $10,000'  id='choice_44_10_2' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )'    \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_44_10_2' id='label_44_10_2' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>Under $10,000<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_44_10_3'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_10' type='radio' value='Over $10,000'  id='choice_44_10_3' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )'    \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_44_10_3' id='label_44_10_3' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>Over $10,000<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_44_10'>Please share your best guess of the cost of the project. 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