Public art in Vancouver

Public art in Vancouver is an important aspect of the urban environment.

[1] Large portions of public art in the city – located in British Columbia, Canada – are funded by the provincial and federal government.

The program is part of Cultural Services and oversees development of public art opportunities throughout the city.

Private sector projects are funded by developments in the rezoning process.

[2] Coinciding with the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, the Public Art Program has commissioned various local artists to produce works, with projects such as Paul Wong's 5 project.