Apply for an Artwork Permit

Permits are required for the installation of public artwork. Ordinance 68793 governs this process.

Encroachment Conditions

Ensure that the artwork meets the encroachment conditions.

Insurance

When applying for the permit, you will need to provide a certificate of liability insurance. The insurance must be for $1,000,000 and the City of St. Louis must be listed as additional insured. View the insurance specifications.

Application Information

Information that you will need for the application:

1. Legal name, address, phone number and email address of your business or organization 
2. Your legal name, address, phone number and email address
3. Desired location of the work(exact address/cross streets)
4. Estimated start and end date for display of the artwork.
5. Documents to attach to the application:
   • Drawing of the artwork
   • Certificate of insurance

We accept .gif, .jpg, .jpeg, .png, .tiff, .bmp, .pdf, .txt, .rtf, .csv, .doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx or .zip files under 50 MB.

Use the Begin Online button to start your artwork application.

Begin online

You will receive two e-mail confirmations of the application, one to each of the two point of contact emails you provided. The confirmation e-mail will also include instructions to check the status of your application.

If request is for installation in a public park, the application will be reviewed by the Parks Division for review.

If request is for installation in the public right of way, the application is referred to the Streets Department and Cultural Resources for review.

If more information is needed, you will be contacted. The application review process generally takes two to three weeks.

Once the application is reviewed and comments have been satisfied, you will be notified that the application is being referred to the next meeting of the Board of Public Service for final approval.

The Office of the Secretary will issue the permit on behalf of the Board of Public Service.

Once the permit is issued, installation can begin.

Any changes will require you to resubmit the application and all attachments.

For information about permits, please contact Michele Knox at knoxm@stlouis-mo.gov, (314) 622-4627.