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World Cup Headquarters However, public art’s role in economic revitalization is easy to cite. Waterfire, an independent, non-profit arts organization whose mission is to inspire Providence RI and its visitors by revitalizing the city experience reinvented the city. Here locally, in six short years, public art has transformed the City of Suwanee, as well as contributed to Suwanee’s regional and national recognition. Public art has been linked to increased social enjoyment, citizen inclusion, safety and environmental improvement. For Roswell, the time is now. Actually, Roswell is past due. Let’s stand up and speak up for Roswell public art for people and places. As Kevin Foy, the Mayor of Chapel Hill, NC puts it, “The incorporation of art in our public space helps give expression to our community values. When we encourage art, we also encourage creativity and thoughtfulness.” ❍
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You are invited to experience something that is unique, often thought provoking, appropriate for all ages, open 24/7, requires no dress cod, and is free. Welcome to Public Art! The presence of art in and around office buildings, shopping malls, residential developments, factories, parks, and rights of way has become a standard by which residents and businesses alike judge the quality and vitality of a community. Virtually every major city in the country, as well as thousands of smaller, vibrant cities and communities, has instituted a public arts program. Public art is evidence of enlightened, innovative community leadership and commitment. Public art can make a place exceptional, honor local history, promote pride, and illuminate aspirations. Art can bring its viewers joy, surprise, stimulation, and reflection. Notable art projects can put a city on the map with a boost in tourism and local economies. Public art can be inside or outside, integrated or independent, representational or abstract, permanent or temporary, functional or decorative, sensory or interactive, educational or interpretive. Some think public art is scary; they fear it will be inappropriate. This is silly talk. Public art is what you choose. It is site specific, not whimsical. Decision-making is a solid process, composed of community peers similar to any city civic board or commission. Some worry that not everyone will like it. This is true. Why should
public art be judged any differently than decisions to install new turf or signage at a roundabout? Not every citizen likes those decisions. Neither are popularity contests. Measuring the economic impact of public art is not easy. Unlike museums or performance spaces, public art traditionally does not sell tickets or attract audiences who can easily be counted, surveyed, or educated.
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