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Article: Cooperation with DPW helps position Public Art.
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- Public Works
- Article date:
- November 1, 2002
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Many cities have a percent ordinance that requires dollars to be set aside for public art. Public art programs across the nation are frequently comprised of a collection of outdoor sculptures, fountains, and murals in public spaces--as seen in any city park, municipal building, and/or plaza. Public art directly corresponds to our local environment, our cultural values, and the artistic vitality in a community Contemporary works by local, regional, and national artists can become part of a city's landscape, helping to establish the city's identity and promoting an appreciation of the visual arts.
Coordinating the process of selecting, commissioning, and installing ...
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