The renovations and new construction of libraries throughout the county bring the opportunity for the library to expand its existing art collection. As envisioned, the art in all library branches will be diverse in both concept and material, be traditional and non-traditional and will endure and inspire over time. The DPL Public Art Selection Committee (Art Committee) seeks works in all media and genres: Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, Glass, Fiber, Functional, Digital, Photography, Installation, Mixed Media, New media/genres. Suspended from ceilings, mounted on walls, embedded in floors, anchoring a public space, works will exist in both expected and unexpected places within the building and on library grounds.

The Deschutes Public Library appointed local artists, a project architect and community advocates to serve on the Art Committee as representatives of the towns served by library branches. The Art Committee will make recommendations to the library administration for final approval. Funding for the art acquisitions comes from the library’s allocation of 1% of the bricks and mortar construction costs for art, a policy that follows the State of Oregon’s 1% for Art statute.

Selection Process
Step One: Build a roster of qualifying artists for consideration across all branches.
Step Two: Invite artists who have pre-qualified by inclusion in the roster to submit proposals for specific artwork commissions in one or more library branches