Public Art Master Plan

The Hamilton Public Art Master Plan is an important tool in the ongoing implementation of public art in Hamilton. Its primary intent is to identify and prioritize potential sites and opportunities for new public art projects across the city and to outline the principles by which this art is commissioned.

About the Public Art Master Plan

Public art is defined by the City of Hamilton as original works of art created by artists, or in collaboration with artists, through a public process and existing on publicly accessible City of Hamilton property.

Public places are those that are owned and/or managed by the City including parks, trail systems, road allowances, tunnels, courtyards, building exteriors, and interior areas where everybody can go, such as community centres.

Download Public Art Master Plan(PDF, 2.61 MB)

Developed in consultation with the public, councillors, City staff, and stakeholders over 2 years, the Public Art Master Plan (2016) identifies these 14 priority sites for public art:

In addition to these priority sites, 85 sites are identified for future consideration should additional staff resources or funding become available.