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. Commission for Arts and Culture 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 submit a completed Application for Donations of Artwork - Fillable Form.

Murals help make San Diego a more dynamic and creative city. Murals also improve the visual quality, design, and experience of public spaces. Commission for Arts and Culture 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 and submit a completed application.

Temporary exhibits of artwork help enliven urban environments and engage communities in shared dialogue. Commission for Arts and Culture staff 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 and submit a completed application.