Image: “Rebuilding and Remembering” (Mural), Devyn Leonor Briggs, located on the back of Victory House of Lehigh Valley (314 Fillmore Street) and the Greenway, Bethlehem, PA, USA
The Bethlehem Fine Arts Commission, in conjunction with the City of Bethlehem, oversees the review process to ensure that public art projects—including murals, sculptures, and installations—are developed with public input, artistic integrity, and respect for the city’s unique character and history.
A Call to Artists is strongly recommended to foster a diverse and vibrant public art landscape. Inviting a wide range of artists helps ensure that public art reflects the diversity of Bethlehem’s community. The Commission is available to support and guide applicants throughout this process.
A Public Art Application must be completed for all artwork proposed for installation within the City of Bethlehem, including donations, bequests, purchases, and commissions. All information is due 2 months prior to beginning a project. Any artwork located within any of the City’s Historic Districts must adhere to City requirements and be approved by the respective District before receiving final approval to complete the project from the Fine Arts Commission. Buildings that have painted brick, stucco, or a masonry overlay on the original brick may be exempt from the Historic Review once the nature of the overlay is reviewed by the Public Art Committee.
If snail mail is preferred, please send materials to:
Attention: Public Art Committee
Bethlehem Fine Arts Commission
P.O. Box 1851
Bethlehem, PA 18016-1851
Email questions or requests to info@bfac-lv.org
Explore SouthSide Bethlehem’s Urban Arts Trail
The Urban Arts Trail is a 2.75 mile experience that sprawls across Bethlehem’s SouthSide Downtown business district. The trail consists of a dynamic collection of art, including murals, sculptures, mosaics, and functional art structures such as quirky bike racks, painted planters, and even a community piano.
The Urban Arts Trail self-guided tour can be completed in about two hours and provides an insightful and educational experience to visitors and community members of all ages and backgrounds.
Follow this link to learn more about the Urban Arts Trail.
