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Approval of $1 Million Public Art Management Contract with NINE dot ARTS Corp.

Original title: A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and NINE dot ARTS Corp. to manage and facilitate the public art process related to small-scale construction projects and coordinate all work with AVD Public Art staff, citywide. Approves a contract with NINE dot ARTS Corp. in the amount of $1,000,000.00 with an end date of 5-31-2027 to manage and facilitate the public art process related to small-scale construction projects and coordinate all work with AVD Public Art staff, citywide (THTRS-202684169). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-29-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-2-2026.

June 15, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This authorizes the expenditure of $1,000,000 in city funds to outsource the management of public art installations for small-scale construction projects through May 2027.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

NINE dot ARTS Corp.

The company is the recipient of a $1 million contract to provide management services for city public art projects.

AVD Public Art staff

The staff is required to coordinate all public art project management with the external contractor.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 15, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The City and County of Denver has approved a $1 million contract with NINE dot ARTS Corp. to manage public art projects associated with small-scale city construction. The agreement runs through May 31, 2027, and requires the company to coordinate all activities with the city's AVD Public Art staff.

Key Facts

  • The City and County of Denver approved a contract with NINE dot ARTS Corp. for $1,000,000.
  • The contract term ends on May 31, 2027.
  • The scope of work includes managing and facilitating the public art process for small-scale construction projects citywide.
  • The contractor is required to coordinate all work with AVD Public Art staff.
  • The resolution is tracked under file number 26-0749.
  • The internal reference number for the agreement is THTRS-202684169.
  • The Committee approved filing the item on June 2, 2026.
  • The resolution was introduced on May 22, 2026.
  • The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is June 29, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What will NINE dot ARTS Corp. be doing for the city?
They will manage and facilitate the public art process specifically for small-scale construction projects and coordinate their work with the city's AVD Public Art staff.
How much is the city paying for this contract?
The contract is valued at $1,000,000.
When does this contract end?
The contract is set to end on May 31, 2027.

Why It Matters

This authorizes the expenditure of $1,000,000 in city funds to outsource the management of public art installations for small-scale construction projects through May 2027.

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Public Art Outsourcing

The city is shifting the management of small-scale public art projects to a private entity, NINE dot ARTS Corp., rather than handling it exclusively in-house.

NINE dot ARTS Corp.AVD Public Art staff

Connected Entities

organizationAVD Public Art staff“The city department that will coordinate with the contractor.”Map →
organizationNINE dot ARTS Corp.“The private company contracted to manage the public art process.”Map →
locationCity and County of Denver“The municipal government entering into the contract.”Map →
otherTHTRS-202684169“The internal tracking number for the agreement.”Map →

Sources

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  • Controversy10
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