Why Public Art Matters 2018
Artists, Arts organizations, Planners, For Arts and Culture, For Community Planning and Development, How to do Creative Placemaking?, Arts and Culture, Community Development, Cross-Sector Collaboration, How to do Creative Placemaking, Planning
Art in public spaces plays a distinguishing role in our country’s history and culture. It reflects and reveals our society, enhances meaning in our civic spaces, and adds uniqueness to our communities.This document explores how public art impacts five community values: Economic Growth and Sustainability, Attachment and Cultural Identity, Artists as Contributors, Social Cohesion and Cultural Understanding, and Public Health and Belonging. This document is designed as a tool for those making the case for public art in their community.
Visit External Resource