AIPP is about more than murals and sculptures.
Art in Public Places is a powerful initiative that invests in artists while enriching the cultural fabric of Prince George’s County. By bringing thought-provoking and visually impactful artwork into everyday spaces, the program helps make art a visible and valued part of daily life. Through collaborations with public and private partners, AIPP continues to expand its reach—bringing public art to more spaces and more people across Prince George’s County.
Art in Public Places (AIPP) is the fabric that brings together art, people and place enriching the landscape of Prince George’s County, Maryland.
1988
The year PGHAC began transforming Prince George’s County through community-centered public art.
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Public spaces across the County reimagined through commissioned art installations.
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Talented artists employed to shape the cultural and visual identity of our communities.
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Dedicated to public art—intentionally building creativity into every project.
Prince George’s Arts & Humanities Council Public Art Projects
Welcome to the library of PGAHC public art projects. Hover and click on any tile below to learn more about each project.
“Public art is one of the most powerful ways to create and express that spirit of place and to show that creative expression belongs to all of us.”
— Nicholas Blume, Public Art Fund
Latest AIPP News
Educating our community about public art is part of our mission—because understanding its value helps us all appreciate it more.
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Public art is visually and physically accessible to the public; it is installed in public space in both outdoor and indoor settings. Public art seeks to embody public or universal concepts rather than commercial, partisan, or personal concepts or interests.
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Public art brings creativity into everyday spaces, making art accessible beyond galleries and museums. It tells the story of a community, reflecting its culture, values, and history through murals, sculptures, and installations. Public art has the power to transform ordinary places into landmarks, turning a bus stop, library, or sidewalk into something meaningful and memorable. It also supports working artists by creating paid opportunities to showcase their craft in visible, lasting ways. Through community involvement and collaboration, public art fosters a sense of pride and belonging, bringing people together around shared stories and experiences. It can even boost local economies, draw foot traffic, and enhance the overall appeal of neighborhoods. Most importantly, public art reminds us that beauty, connection, and inspirationcan live anywhere—and that everyone deserves to see themselves reflected in the spaces they move through.
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Public art isn’t limited to painters and sculptors. Artists of all disciplines—including muralists, photographers, designers, mosaic artists, textile artists, and even digital and performance artists—can create public art. The key is that their work is designed to exist in a public space and engage the community in a meaningful way.
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Artists can participate by responding to Calls for Artists or RFPs (Requests for Proposals), which are announced throughout the year. These opportunities often invite artists to submit concepts for new public artworks. Another way to get involved is by joining the Public Artist Registry, which helps program managers identify and reach out to local talent when new projects arise.
Artist Opportunities
Public Artist Registry.
Calling All Artists.
Interested in creating public art in Prince George’s County? Submit your portfolio to our Public Artist Registry—a growing directory of talented creatives we turn to for upcoming projects, commissions, and opportunities.
