About Art in Private Development

The City of Tempe Art in Private Development Ordinance, passed in 1991, has been instrumental in adding more than 95 privately owned artworks to the city, blanketing Tempe's 39.5 square miles with public art that is always accessible. The ordinance is applicable to commercial developments over 50,000 square-feet. Tempe Public Art staff facilitates this process working with developers and the community development team. The result is a partnership between the city and the development community that showcases Tempe as a progressive city with a focus on the aesthetic.

Information on the process below:

Get Started

Review the Art in Private Development guidelines, located here:  AIPD Ordinance

Contact the Art in Private Development coordinator to receive answers to any questions or address concerns regarding the AIPD process, and to ensure a smooth process to complete AIPD requirements. 

We Are Here to Help 

• Assist with contacting local artists for artwork development
• Review art plans and submittals
• Assist with completing AIPD requirement

Questions? Contact Rebecca Blume Rothman at Rebecca_Rothman@tempe.gov 

AIPD Artworks Spotlight

 View our Art in Private Development artworks that are accessible to the community. These projects were funded by the developer as a requirement of Tempe's Art in Private Development Ordinance. Click the image to visit our GIS Map to locate and view all AIPD artworks in the Tempe area.

The goal of the city of Tempe’s Art in Private Development (AIPD) ordinance is to beautify the community with a wide variety of high-quality art installations.