Per Cent for Art Scheme

Per Cent for Art Scheme

The Per Cent for Art Scheme allows for a percentage cost of a capital Project of a capital project to be used for the commissioning of an art project.

In 1986 the Department of the Environment adopted this scheme and it was initially called “The Artist Embellishment Scheme” and provided the opportunity for Local Authorities to commission permanent sculptural works. Since a review of the scheme, which has since extended to all Government Department with construction budget, the scope of the artwork commissioned under the scheme has also expanded.

Public Realm

Public Realm

Fingal Arts Office has been responsible for the commissioning of a significant number of permanent and high profile works within the county as part of new builds,new roads,new schools & local regeneration projects.