Donations to the Civic Art Collection serve to further enhance the collection’s mission to provide meaningful aesthetic and cultural experiences for San Diego’s residents and visitors. Department of Cultural Affairs staff manages the artwork acquisition process. Each potential art acquisition is evaluated through a public process to determine its relevance to the City's Civic Art Collection mission and scope.

To have an artwork considered for inclusion in the Civic Art Collection, potential donors should inquire by contacting the Department of Cultural Affairs: arts@sandiego.gov ; (619) 236-6800

Murals help make San Diego a more dynamic and creative city. Murals also improve the visual quality, design, and experience of public spaces. Department of Cultural Affairs staff manages the review and approval process for all proposals for murals on City property and the public right-of-way.

To have a mural considered by the City, applicants should review the mural toolkit. Please contact the Department of Cultural Affairs arts@sandiego.gov to further inquire and complete a mural application.

Temporary exhibits of artwork help enliven urban environments and engage communities in shared dialogue. The Department of Cultural Affairs manages the review and approval process for all proposals for temporary exhibits of artwork on City property and the public right-of-way.

To have a temporary exhibit of artwork considered by the City, applicants should review the temporary exhibit toolkit. Please contact the Department of Cultural Affairs arts@sandiego.gov to further inquire and complete a temporary exhibit application.