Baton Rouge Arts Council Accepting Nominations For Public Art Committee

Press release from the City of Baton Rouge:

August 13, 2020

The Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge is accepting nominations for the Art in Public Places Committee (APPAC). This board reviews and recommends potential public artworks, including their locations.

Candidates for the board must be East Baton Rouge Parish residents who are registered to vote in EBR. Seven positions are available in the following areas of expertise:

1. Design professional
2. Urban planner
3. Fine artist
4. Business community
5. Professional in the arts
6. Rotating representative from neighborhood where art is to be sited*
7. Member of the Arts Council Board

Nominations will be accepted through Oct. 12, 2020. Submit the following info in writing for each nominee:

• Name and address
• Area of expertise
• Resume or CV
• Position sought on board (see list above)

Submit the above documentation by mail to:

The Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge427 Laurel St.Baton Rouge, LA 70801

* Current nominee must be a resident of the Downtown Cultural District.

This press release was produced by the City of Baton Rouge. The views expressed here are the author’s own.