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Apply for a public art permitApply for a public art permit<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/City%20Connect%20Header%20Image.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /><div class="ExternalClass5B6247A73E134444BE62260C4C4C3642"><p>​If you would like to paint an existing structure, add a structure or perform public art, you will need to get a permit from the City. If your public art performance meets the minimum criteria for an event, then you will need to <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Apply/Licences-and-permits/Filming-and-events/Apply-for-an-event-permit">apply for an event permit</a>.</p></div><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> <a href="https://web1.capetown.gov.za/web1/artscul/home" target="_blank">Visit the Digital Vault<i class="icon link-external"></i></a><br></p><p> <strong>Step 2:</strong> Complete the public art permit application, upload the required supporting documents, and submit. <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 3: </strong>Your completed application will be circulated to the relevant subcouncil, internal departments and community-based organisations for feedback and comment. You will be notified of the outcome via email.<br></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> Arts and Culture Branch<br></h4><p> <em>Email:<br> <a href="mailto:public.art@capetown.gov.za">public.art@capetown.gov.za</a></em></p></div></span></span>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 GuidelinesPublic 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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