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Ordinance to Amend Public Art Agreement with Arts Council of New Orleans

Original title: CAL. NO. 35,401 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER WILLARD (BY REQUEST) Brief: An Ordinance authorizing the Mayor of the City of New Orleans to enter into an Amendment No. 1 to a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the City of New Orleans (the “City”), and Arts Council of New Orleans (“Arts Council”), for a term greater than one year, for the public purpose of promoting public art by establishing the procedure and funding for the execution and acquisition of works of art in public places in the City of New Orleans, as more fully detailed in Amendment No. 1 to the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement form as Exhibit “A”; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. Annotation: (This matter was introduced on 4/9/26). (Fiscal note received).

Record date · April 23, 2026

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What This Bill Does

This ordinance authorizes the Mayor of New Orleans to sign an amendment to an existing agreement with the Arts Council of New Orleans. The agreement establishes procedures and funding for acquiring and installing public art throughout the city for a term exceeding one year.

Why it matters

This ordinance formalizes the long-term administrative and financial framework for how public art projects are managed and funded in New Orleans.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Arts Council of New Orleans

The organization is a party to the contract and will manage public art procedures and funding.

Indirectly affected

City of New Orleans residents

Residents are affected by the long-term management and placement of public art in city spaces.

Key Facts

  • The ordinance authorizes the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 1 to a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement.
  • The agreement is between the City of New Orleans and the Arts Council of New Orleans.
  • The contract term is for a period greater than one year.
  • The stated public purpose is to promote public art through established procedures for execution and acquisition.
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  • The ordinance was introduced on April 9, 2026.
  • A fiscal note regarding the agreement has been received by the City Council.
  • The ordinance has been passed by the City Council.
  • The specific terms and conditions of the amendment are detailed in Exhibit A of the agreement.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement?
It is a legal contract between the City and another entity to work together toward a public purpose.
How long does this agreement last?
The document specifies the term is for a period greater than one year.
What does the Arts Council do under this agreement?
They manage the procedure and funding for the creation and acquisition of public art in New Orleans.

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Formalization of Art Acquisition

The city is moving toward a multi-year, structured approach to public art management rather than ad-hoc projects.

City of New OrleansArts Council of New Orleans

Connected Entities

Arts Council of New Orleans, City of New Orleans, TMP-2186 and 1 more
OrganizationArts Council of New Orleans“The partner organization responsible for public art execution and acquisition.”Map →
OrganizationCity of New Orleans“The municipal government entering into the agreement.”Map →
otherTMP-2186“The internal file tracking number.”Map →
PersonCouncilmember Willard“The council member who introduced the ordinance by request.”Map →

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