The New York City Council has passed a bill which will give the public more say in the city’s Percent for Art program. Since 1982, the Percent for Art program has allocated one percent of the budget for all city-funded construction projects for public art. After many residents criticized the program when a $515,000 pink sculpture was approved to be installed on Jackson Avenue and 43rd Avenue, City Councilman Jimmy Bramer introduced legislation that will require all future public art projects to be presented at a public hearing or community board meeting, which will provide local residents the opportunity to weigh-in. Presentations for public art projects have always been a part of the Percent for Art program guidelines but are now are required by city law. In addition, city officials will have to notify the public in advance about public art installation plans and must advertise any public meetings and hearings at least two weeks prior. The bill is now awaiting Mayor Bill de Blasio’s final approval.