Public Art Conservation
Caring for the artworks that shape our city's public spaces.
The Boston Art Commission (BAC), in collaboration with the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture, is entrusted with managing the care and conservation of artworks that are part of the City of Boston’s art collection. Spanning across every one of our neighborhoods, the collection highlights the diversity, history, and creativity of Boston’s communities. Located across land managed by different departments and ranging from neighborhood murals to large-scale monuments, these works woven into the fabric of Boston’s public spaces are free and accessible to all.
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Have questions or a suggestion for an artwork that needs some conservation? Contact:
Public Art Registrar, Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture
Alexandra Paul Zotov
bac@boston.gov
617-635-4445
About
“The [Boston Art Commission] shall have the custody and care of all works of art owned by the city and heretofore under the control of any department thereof.”
SPECIAL ACTS, 1919. — CHAP. 87. PAGE 48, SECTION 3.
By maintaining these artworks, we ensure that the stories embedded in our city’s public spaces remain vibrant and accessible to future generations. Maintaining public artworks requires routine preventative care by qualified professionals. A maintenance plan is developed for each artwork, outlining the necessary treatments, responsible parties, and financial obligations. We collaborate with many partners such as Daedalus Conservation and community groups to ensure the long-term care of artworks on a project-by-project basis.
Projects
Get Involved
LET US KNOW
Is there artwork on your block that is damaged or needs some care? Share it with 311 so we can take a look!
JOIN US
Join a meeting of the Boston Art Commission to learn more about upcoming conservation projects and priorities.
EXPLORE FURTHER
As part of our commitment to accessibility, we are launching an online resource to share detailed information and images of these artworks.
DISCOVER
The BAC archives, along with the City Archives in West Roxbury, are open to the public by appointment. Request an appointment here.
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Subscribe to our mailing list to stay in the loop about all things conservation.
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Have questions or a suggestion for an artwork that needs some conservation? Contact:
Public Art Registrar, Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture
Alexandra Paul Zotov
bac@boston.gov
617-635-4445
