sec. 3, 72 Stat. 1698, 1699 (codified as amended at 20 U.S.C. § 76i (2011)).
The National Cultural Center within the Smithsonian Institution established requiring CFA approval of building plans and specifications.
Operating Status
Due to a lapse in federal appropriations, the Commission of Fine Arts is closed and the Old Georgetown Board Meeting scheduled for 1 October 2025 is CANCELLED. We will be unable to respond to any correspondence or accept any new submissions for review until the federal government reopens. An extended closure may affect the scheduling of the Commission of Fine Arts public meeting. Please refer to OPM.gov for updates on opening status.