Source: United States General Services Administration
September 20, 2022
TACOMA, Wash. – The National Endowment for the Arts is hosting an informational webinar about the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Art in Architecture program and upcoming opportunities for artists in the Pacific Northwest on Thursday, September 22, at 10 a.m. PT.
The Art in Architecture Program oversees the commissioning of artworks for GSA-controlled federal buildings nationwide. These artworks enhance the civic meaning of federal architecture and showcase the vibrancy of American visual arts. GSA and NEA are collaborating to increase awareness for this program and promote relevant opportunities to artists that reflect the diverse communities of the nation.
In fall of 2022, the Art in Architecture program is launching 26 federal percent-for-art commissions along the northern and southern borders, funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Five of these new public art opportunities will be in the Northwest/Arctic Region:
- Alcan LPOE | Tok, Alaska
- Porthill LPOE | Porthill, Idaho
- Pacific Highway LPOE | Blaine, Washington
- Sumas LPOE | Sumas, Washington
- Lynden LPOE | Lynden, Washington
“These Land Ports of Entry projects will greatly improve the traveling experience between the United States and Canada,” said Lisa Pearson, Acting Northwest/Arctic Regional Commissioner for the Public Buildings Service. “The Art in Architecture program allows these ports to serve as welcoming gateways to our country.”
As part of the webinar, attendees will learn:
- The history and goals of the GSA Art in Architecture program
- How you can be considered for upcoming project opportunities and join the National Artist Registry
- What to expect if you are selected
GSA’s Art in Architecture Program was created in 1972 and has commissioned more than 500 artworks by American artists, pieces that are permanently installed in federal buildings throughout the United States.
For more information about GSA’s Art in Architecture program, please visit: https://www.gsa.gov/real-estate/design-and-construction/art-in-architecturefine-arts/art-in-architecture-program.
Webinar Details:
When: Sept. 22: Pacific Northwest (5 projects)
Time: 10:00 p.m. – 11:00 a.m. PT
Closed captioning will be available. Should you need other reasonable accommodations, please send a request to events@arts.gov.
To register in advance for this webinar, visit:
Webinar Registration – Zoom (zoomgov.com)
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.