Images of Washington The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities Images of Washington program purchases artwork that captures archetypes of Washington. Obvious subjects include specific neighborhoods, parks and circles, festivals, gathering places or cultural events. Less obvious motifs include downtown redevelopment, restaurants, shops, work places, or Metro stations. Artists should consider a broad range of subject matter as long as the works have an unmistakable subject reflecting life in contemporary Washington. The committee is not interested in works that primarily document the federal aspect of the city. The artwork purchased through this call-for-entries will become part of the Commission's Art Bank. The Art Bank of the Art in Public Places Program is a growing collection of moveable works. The works are owned by the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities and are loaned to other District government agencies for temporary display. A segment of the collection is devoted to works that visually document Washington. This collection will help preserve the city's past and will be an important legacy for future generations.