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Article: Public art contributes to city's prestige, defines its image
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- Oakland Tribune
- Article date:
- August 31, 2006
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IN light of the Aug. 23 article "Extinguishable?" regarding public
art, and the Aug. 24 letter by Joe Reis criticizing public money
being spent on art, I have written this piece as a private citizen,
not in my capacity as chair of the city of Fremont Art Review Board.
Public art is a measure of the optimism of a city. When we choose
to enhance an environment, we are making a positive statement. We are
stating that we care about the quality of life for our citizens.
The city of Fremont Art in Public Places policy has been in place
since 1987, allotting 1 percent of estimated capital construction
costs to create artwork for the public.
This art is in or on the grounds of public buildings ...