Role of the Public Art Committee
The Public Art Committee serves in an advisory capacity to provide recommendations to the City of Yukon on qualifying public art projects. Members shall be residents, business owners, or individuals with a demonstrated connection to the Yukon community.
Committee Members Role
- Review Applications
- Provide Recommendations
- Advise on Placement, Scale, Design
- Identify Public Art Opportunities in Yukon
- Support Implementation of Public Art Program
- Promote Community Engagement
Committee Composition
- 5 to 7 Members
- Experience in Art Related Fields: Art, Design, Architecture
- Business & Community Representatives
- One Member with Knowledge of Development, Construction, Planning
Yukon’s Public Art Program celebrates creativity as a driver of community identity, economic vitality, and quality of life. Its policy provides a clear, content-neutral process for installing murals, sculptures, and other public-facing art, whether City-funded, privately owned, or tied to economic development incentives.
Non-commercial art is reviewed for safety, durability, and site compatibility, not message or viewpoint. A dedicated Public Art Fund supports installation and maintenance, with priority for high-visibility and downtown projects.
Most applications move through administrative review within 10 business days, with Public Art Committee input (when needed) within 30 days. The $75 application fee is waived for incentive-linked or City-initiated projects.
For guidance, contact Community Arts Coordinator Crystina Stump at 405-350-3941 or PublicArt@yukonok.gov.