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Apply for a public art permit<span> <h2 class="sectHeading">​​How to apply</h2></span><span> <div class="notification with-heading dark-copy pink bg-light-grey"><div class="graphic with-border"> <i class="info note"> <br></i></div><div class="desc"><h4>permits for busking</h4><p>You do not need a permit to busk unless the act involves animals or dangerous implements/props.</p></div></div></span> <p> <strong>Step 1:</strong> Download and complete the <a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Forms%2c%20notices%2c%20tariffs%20and%20lists/Public%20Art%20Form.pdf" target="_blank">application form</a>.<br></p> <span> <div class="lrg-icon-content bordered"><div class="lrg-icon lrg-check"><p> <b>Your application must include:</b></p><ul><li>Signed permission from all affected property owners.<br></li><li>A digital mock-up (to scale) depicting the proposed public artwork at the proposed site.<br></li><li>Graphic representation of the proposed public artwork with dimensions.<br></li><li>A photograph of the intended location in its current state as well as five contextual images of surrounding properties (neighbouring properties, businesses, roads etc.). Please use arrows to show exactly where the artwork is going to be located.<br></li><li>The motivation behind the intended artwork. <br></li></ul></div></div></span> <p> <strong>Step 2: </strong>Email your completed application form, together with all supporting documents, to <a href="mailto:public.art@capetown.gov.za?subject=Public%20Art%20Permit%20Application"> <em>public.art@capetown.gov.za</em></a>. <br></p><p> <strong>Step 3:</strong> Your completed application will be circulated to the subcouncil, relevant internal departments and community based organisations in the affected ward for feedback and comment. You will be notified via email whether permission has been granted. </p><p> <strong>Step 4:</strong> If your application is approved, we will email you a permit, including any conditions attached to implementing the artwork.</p> <span> <h2 class="sectHeading">​​​​​​​​Contact us​​​​​<br></h2> <span> <div class="contact"><h4> <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Departments/Arts%20and%20Culture%20Department">Arts and Culture Department</a></h4><p> <em>Telephone: <br> <a>021 417 4101</a></em></p></div></span></span> <h4>Mxolisi Mtwana</h4><p> <em>Email:<br><a href="mailto:mxolisivincent.mtwana@capetown.gov.za">mxolisivincent.mtwana@capetown.gov.za</a> </em></p><h4>Chad Hearne</h4><p><em>Email:<br><a href="mailto:chad.hearne@capetown.gov.za">chad.hearne@capetown.gov.za</a></em></p>GP0|#637737a8-a4dc-44c3-880d-e5db85f7ac51;L0|#0637737a8-a4dc-44c3-880d-e5db85f7ac51|Public art;GTSet|#a7cfb90d-44ad-4426-98ce-565f79932396;GPP|#4fafd405-ee2c-4ec8-87ee-79828064c3d1;GPP|#54dbab3a-0b2f-4602-8af5-3d651c59a5f4All artists can apply for a public art permit through the City of Cape Town’s application process.0

 

 

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Public Art and Busking Guidelines498073GP0|#63522a5c-a6fd-40ae-a313-2b363ab1ec33;L0|#063522a5c-a6fd-40ae-a313-2b363ab1ec33|Guideline;GTSet|#f1e8889f-f7d7-4d5b-a3f5-af0ca2e076ea;GPP|#d8892104-ce90-493e-b813-93c488f4b1d3;GPP|#0972c695-fd19-46c4-ab5d-9601f17b780e2019-07-01T22:00:00Z

 

 

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