Public art donations
We may accept donations of public art for placement on trunk highway right-of-way from local and tribal governments or other state agencies.
Step 1: Set up a conversation
Find your MnDOT District Office and contact them for a preliminary conversation about your public art proposal.
Step 2: Apply to donate the art
Prepare and submit an Application for Art on the Highway Right of Way (Word).
The application must include the following:
- Information about the location
- Artist statement
- Public engagement
- Description of the artwork
- Materials, construction, installation and maintenance plan
- Expected life span of the artwork
- Cost and funding source
- Signed Waiver of Rights Pursuant to Visual Artists Rights Act
- Resolution from the elected body allowing the art donation and agreement with MnDOT
Step 3: Review and sign the application
We'll review the application and consider criteria such as feasibility, location, safety, maintenance and public support. If it's accepted, both you and a MnDOT representative will sign the application.
Step 4: Draft and sign a formal agreement
We'll draft a formal agreement that allows you to donate the artwork and take responsibility for installation, maintenance and removal of the artwork. Both you and a MnDOT representative will sign the formal agreement.
Step 5: Apply for a temporary work permit
Submit a Miscellaneous Work on Trunk Highway Right of Way Permit application (PDF) that will give you permission to install the art.