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Preserving San Diego’s Art
The Department of Cultural Affairs oversees the conservation and preservation of the artworks in the Civic Art Collection by providing extraordinary maintenance, monitoring the collection and working closely with other City departments that provide routine maintenance. Conservation demonstrates the City's respect for the past and increases public awareness of the collection.
The Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) undertakes conservation and maintenance projects using artists, skilled art technicians and qualified fine art conservators when necessary. Artworks are selected for conservation based upon severity of condition, historic and artistic significance and importance to the community.
The DCA also oversees the installation and transport of artwork, creates and maintains collection records, inventories, condition assessments and reviews proposals for donations of artwork to the City.
To report damage to a public artwork located on City of San Diego property, call 619-236-6808 or email arts@sandiego.gov.
Administrative Regulation 95.00 - Management of the Civic Art Collection (PDF)
Department Instruction - Collection Management Policy for the Civic Art Collection (PDF)