A broad range of criteria guide project selections that include, but are not limited to:
- Artistic merit (quality, condition, rarity, provenance)
- Quality of presentation in architectural and/or landscape setting
- Stature of artist in the critical arts community
- Contribution of artist in diversifying the collection
- Art historical merit
- Relevance to art history and other curricula
- Relation to other works in Landmarks collection
- Support public art master plan
- Contribution to cultural environment
- Feasibility of installation and cost
- Feasibility of care and maintenance
- Durability of work
- Safety and disability standards