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1982
The first public art program in Dallas appears as a part of the Art in Public Places Program.
1984
The City appoints a Public Art Coordinator to oversee public art projects.
1985
A formal Cultural Policy was adopted by the City Council.
1986-88
Funded by the Texas Commission on the Arts, a Public Art Master Plan was developed. A broad-based citizen advisory group of 30 people researched programs in other cities and developed recommendations and guidelines for Dallas' public art program.
1988
City Council adopted the Percent for Art Ordinance in September 1988.
1989
The Office of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Commission was established by city ordinance, and the Public Art Program was transferred to the Office of Cultural Affairs from the Park and Recreation department.
 View the Cultural Policy (pdf)
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