Operating Status and Project Review during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency

Due to the COVID-19 public health emergency, the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts has made several changes to its meeting schedule and project submission procedures. The Commission is continuing to review certain projects, with staff remaining on duty through telework and intermittent office hours. For general inquiries, please email cfastaff@cfa.gov or call (202) 504-2200.


Public Meetings
Old Georgetown Board
The public meeting of the Old Georgetown Board scheduled for 2 April 2020 has been cancelled. In order to maintain our project review schedule, cases submitted for April will be reviewed by the Old Georgetown Board members individually and coordinated by CFA staff. Public comments will be accepted on the CFA website's public comments page.

Commission of Fine Arts
The public meetings of the Commission of Fine Arts scheduled for 19 March and 16 April 2020 have been cancelled. The Commission is investigating how cases can be reviewed in a virtual setting. Please continue to check the CFA website for decisions regarding future meetings.

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Project Submission Procedures
Government (federal and District of Columbia)
All submissions will be accepted digitally, beginning with the April review cycle. Click here for information on how to submit Government projects for concept and permit review.

Shipstead-Luce Act
All submissions will be accepted digitally, beginning with the April review cycle. Please note that Shipstead-Luce Act submissions are referred to CFA from the District of Columbia; CFA does not accept Shipstead-Luce Act submissions directly from applicants. Click here for information on how to submit Shipstead-Luce Act projects for concept and permit review.

Old Georgetown Act procedures for future submissions are still under development.